You have the right to appeal if your child has been refused a place at any school you have applied for. The appeal process depends on the type of school. 

Schools that use the Royal Borough's appeal process

Use our appeal process as soon as possible if the school is a: 

• primary academy or community school
• secondary community school

Find out about the appeal process

Schools that have their own appeal process

The governors of these 'own admission authority schools' are responsible for arranging any admission appeals. Contact the school directly if you're appealing for a place at any of the following schools in the borough:

• any voluntary aided (faith) primary school 

• any secondary academy 

• any voluntary aided (faith) secondary school 

Special educational needs 

The right to appeal does not apply to children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). If this is your child, contact the Special Needs Service.