Admissions and Admission Appeals

Admissions

It's important that you know how and when to apply for a school place for your child. The section on applying for a school will help you to understand the process and what your rights are. It explains how to find information about schools, how places are allocated and how to make an application.

Appeals

All parents have the right to make an admissions appeal if their child is not offered a place at their preferred school. The section on appealing for a school will explain how to lodge an appeal, how to put a case together and what to expect at the appeal hearing.

The Codes

To make sure everything is managed fairly, schools and local authorities must follow strict rules. These rules are set out in the School Admissions Code and the School Admission Appeals Code. They are legally binding and apply to state schools and Academies but not to independent and private schools.