School admission appeals

If it has not been possible to offer your child a place at your preferred school, you have the right, by law, to appeal to an independent appeal panel. We understand how important making decisions about your child's education and schooling are to you. We know that deciding to appeal and going through the appeals process can be a worrying and anxious time.

When considering whether to appeal, it is important that you are aware that although the law allows you to have the opportunity to appeal against admission decisions, it does not give your child the right to a place at a particular school. There is no guarantee that your appeal will be successful. If you are appealing for a place at a particular school, you should make arrangements for a place at an alternative school in case your appeal is unsuccessful. Accepting a place at another school does not affect your right to appeal concerning a place at the school you would prefer.

Further information about appealing for a place at Quintin Kynaston School or community primary school place is contained within the leaflet Parents Guide to Admission Appeals which is available from the School Admissions Team or download here. You should contact the school direct about appeals to voluntary aided (Church) schools or academies.

For independent advice, you may find the following organisation helpful:

Advisory Centre for Education

Unit 1C Aberdeen Studios

22 Highbury Grove

London N5 2DQ

Advice line: 0808 800 5793 2-5pm Monday to Friday.

Website: www.ace-ed.org.uk

The following Publications from the Department for Education (DfE) also contain much useful information about school admissions and school admissions appeals:

DfE Guide for Parents on School Admissions and Schools Admissions Appeals - please click here to download from the DfE website or paper copies can be ordered from DfE Publications on 0845 602 2260 or online at www.teachernet.gov.uk/publications

School Admissions Code  - please click here to download from the DfE website or paper copies can be purchased from The Stationary Office (TSO) by telephoning 0870 600 5522 or ordering online at www.tsoshop.co.uk