Also see how to appeal for a school place.
Appeals timetable for 2025
The following information complies with the requirements of the School Admission Appeals Code 2021.
Starting primary, infant or junior school in September 2024
| Primary Schools Appeal Timeline | Date |
|---|---|
| National Offer Day | 16 April 2025 or next working day |
| Deadline for return of forms, if appealing | 20 May 2025 |
| Appeals planned to start | 10 June 2025* |
| Appeals planned to finish | 22 July 2025 |
*Subject to panel members availability.
Starting secondary school in September 2025
| Secondary Schools Appeal Timeline | Date |
|---|---|
| National Offer Day | 1 March 2025 or next working day |
| Deadline for return of forms, if appealing | 31 March 2025 |
| Appeals planned to start | 29 April 2025* |
| Appeals planned to finish | 18 June 2025* |
*Subject to panel members availability.
Also see
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