Appeals Procedure

In the event of parents not being satisfied with the response to their preferences, there is an opportunity to make an appeal to an independent Appeals Committee, which is empowered to make a final decision on the matter. Parents have the opportunity to put their own case to the Appeals Committee, if they so wish.

Full details of how to make an appeal will be sent to you, should the Local Authority be unable to meet your preferences for a particular school.

In 2011 appeals for admissions to reception class were held in respect of the following primary schools: Berwick Hills, Breckon Hill, Beech Grove, Newham Bridge, Newport, Pallister Park, Park End, St Joseph’s, Sacred Heart, St Augustines, St Pius, St. Bernadette’s, Lingfield and Linthorpe.

In 2011 appeals for admissions to Y7 classes were held at the following secondary
schools in Middlesbrough: Acklam Grange, The King’s Academy, Macmillan Academy and Trinity Catholic College.

 

Parents can only appeal once for an Academic Year for a particular school, unless there is a significant change of circumstances, e.g. a change of address.

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has published a new guide for parents on school admissions and appeals.

The guide outlines the school admissions and appeals processes: what parents can expect from the admissions system, how to object to unlawful arrangements, and how to find further information and support. Copies of the guide can be downloaded or ordered from the link below:

Link to Appeals Guide

Or alternatively, to order email  admissions.consultation@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk  with 'Guide for parents' as the subject. (General enquiries should continue to be directed to school.admissions@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk )