Appeal Arrangements
Secondary School Admission Appeals Timetable 2026
September 2026 Entry
Appeals resulting from transfer applications for admission to Year 7 for September 2026 will be heard according to the following timetable:
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| National Offer Day | 2 March 2026 |
| Date by which an appeal must be submitted | 20 April 2026 |
| Dates when appeals will be heard | All appeals received by 20 April 2026 will be heard between 18 May and 19 June 2026. (Excluding half term) |
| Dates when appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing | 10 school days in advance of the hearing |
| Date by which the Clerk sends appeal papers to the parents, the panel and the admission authority | 7 working days before the appeal hearing |
| Deadline for appellants to submit additional evidence | 8am, 3 working days before the appeal hearing |
| Decision letters sent to the appellants | Within 5 school days of the appeal hearing (whenever possible) |
Appeals lodged after 20 April 2026 may be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of the appeal being received, whichever is the later date.