Admissions appeals

Department for Education guidance - Information for Parents
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Ark Schools Appeals Timetable for September 2023 Entry
Appeals for children refused admission at a preferred school for entry into Reception in September 2022 will be heard in line with the School Admissions Appeals Code (2012).
Offer date | Deadline for lodging an appeal | |
Primary | 17 April 2023 | 17 May 2023 |
Appeals panel hearings will take place within 40 school days of the deadline for submitting an appeal.
The independent appeal panel clerk will notify parents/carers of the date of their appeal. Appeal hearings will take place during May/June/July 2023.
If you wish to appeal for a place in Reception, please click here for the primary appeal form.
Before submitting a primary appeal, please make sure you read this guidance on infant class size appeals.
Please contact the academy if you need a paper form.