Admission Appeals Timetable

September 2024 Entry

Appeals resulting from applications which are turned down for admission in September 2024 will be heard according to the following timetable:

The Academy will have an admission number of 60 in Reception for September 2024-2025.  The Key dates are below:

Reception Key Dates	2024-2025
17 April 2024	Local Authority informs Parents/Carers of allocated school
2 May 2024	Acceptance of place deadline
15 May 2024	Deadline for appeals to be made in writing to the Academy (Please note this is for September 2024 Reception entry)
June - July 2024	Appeals to be heard
First Day of New Term Spring 2025	Waiting Lists closed and replaced by casual admissions waiting lists, Parents/Carers will need to re-apply for an In-Year transfer through the local authority after this date, if still waiting

 

Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.

Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing.

Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case at least seven clear working days in advance of the hearing.

Additional supporting information

If an appellant wishes to submit further evidence, which was not included with their initial appeal, they should ensure this is received at least seven clear working days (not counting the day of postage or the hearing) in advance of your appeal.   

Only a short document, such as a doctor’s letter not previously available, will be accepted up to five clear working days prior to the hearing.  Any additional evidence or information received after this deadline will not be circulated and may not be considered at the hearing.