The information below relates to community or voluntary controlled schools only. Other schools may follow this timetable but you will need to check with the school itself.
Appeals are now being heard on a face to face basis, if you have difficulty attending please contact the School Appeals Service.
Appeals are not heard in school holidays, which will vary depending on the school.
In-year or immediate entry appeals
Appeals resulting from in-year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
Appeals for September 2025 entry resulting from year of entry or transfer applications
School | Offer | Appeals lodged by | Appeals to be heard by |
|---|---|---|---|
Secondary | 3 March 2025 | 31 March 2025 | 18 June 2025 (40 School days) |
Primary | 16 April 2025 | 20 May 2025 | 22 July 2025 (40 School days) |
Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed. 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, normally a week in advance of the hearing.
Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal is received by the stated deadline, which will be clearly highlighted in the appeal hearing notification letter. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.
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