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Appeal Arrangements

Secondary School Admission Appeals Timetable 2027

September 2027 Entry 

Appeals resulting from transfer applications for admission to Year 7 for September 2027 will be heard according to the following timetable: 

Action Deadline
National Offer Day 1 March 2027
Date by which an appeal must be submitted 19 April 2027
Dates when appeals will be heard 

All appeals received by 19 April 2027 will be heard on weekdays from 17 May to 18 June 2027. 

(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, 5 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 19 April 2027 may be heard at a later date in the summer term or in September and after appeals received by the deadline.