Attention - school admissions and school appeals
- Appeal forms to be submitted in the time frame as already published on our school admission appeals page.
- Admission Officers will prepare a statement which explains why your preference could not be met i.e. why your child could not be offered a place at your preferred school.
- The Clerk will send a copy of the Admissions Officer’s statement and all the information you have submitted to the Appeal Panel members.
- You will be invited to an appeal panel hearing, together with the Admissions Officer and the Appeal Panel Member.
- Following the appeal, the Clerk will then write to you with the Appeal Panels’ decision, setting out the reasons for the decision to uphold the appeal or not. The Clerk will also advise the Admissions Officer of the decision. Outcome letters will be issued within 7 calendar days.
Appeals resulting from transfer applications for admission to Year 7 for September 2024 will be heard in accordance with the following timetable:
Appeals for Year 7 entry (transfer applications)
| National offer day | 1 March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Appeals deadline | 31 March 2024 |
| Appeals to be heard | Appeals lodged as part of the main admissions round will be determined before the start of the September term wherever possible |
Appeals lodged after these dates as part of the main admissions round will be determined before the start of the September term wherever possible.
- Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 14 calendar days in advance of the hearing.
- Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case at least 7 calendar days in advance of the hearing where possible.
Appeals for Reception Entry (First Time Admissions) and Appeals for Infant to Junior Year 3 Entry (Junior Transfer)
| National offer day | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Appeals deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Appeals to be heard | Appeals lodged as part of the main admissions round will be determined before the start of the September term wherever possible |
Appeals lodged after these dates as part of the main admissions round will be determined before the start of the September term wherever possible.
- Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 14 calendar days in advance of the hearing.
- Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case 7 calendar days in advance of the hearing.
Please contact Education Appeals email if you wish to receive further advice: education.appeals@telford.gov.uk.
We operate a parental preference scheme and, wherever possible, will offer your child a place at your preferred school - as indicated on your application form. However, there are certain circumstances when it is not possible to offer a place, for example; when the year group is full.
Appealing before your child starts school
If you have applied for a place to start school in September 2024 and you have not been allocated a place at your preferred school you can appeal the decision.
Please note: for secondary school appeals, an appeal form should be obtained directly from the school.
If you wish to appeal for a school which is outside of Telford and Wrekin please contact the home Local Authority.
If you wish to appeal you will need to log in to the School Admissions Portal and follow the process and instructions provided.
Visit the School Admissions Portal website to log in to the schools admission system
Appealing for a place starting at any other time (in year application)
For in year appeals these will be heard within 30 school days from the date you have lodged the appeal form. You should receive a notification that your appeal has been lodged. The Legal and Democratic team will contact you within 4 – 6 weeks confirming appeal dates.
Please note: If an appeal is lodged in June, the appeal may not be heard until after the school summer holidays. Appeals are not heard during the school holidays.
Appeals for in year applications will be heard when is reasonably practical.
Download the advice for parents on appeals for infant age children
Last updated: 25/07/2024 10:57
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