School admission appeals
If you have not been offered a place at your preferred school(s) you have the right of appeal against the decision not to allocate your child a place. Accepting the place you have been offered does not affect your right of appeal. Appeals are heard by an independent panel. If you want to appeal for a place at a community school or a voluntary-controlled school you should phone School Admissions on 0121 704 6693 for a form.
| Timetable for hearing admission appeals | Closing date for receipt of your written appeal: | Your appeal will be heard by: |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary places for children starting in September 2012 | 29 March 2012 | 15 June 2012 |
| Reception and junior places for children starting in September 2012 | 22 May 2012 | 23 July 2012 |
| Change of school (application at any time other than normal intake) | 20 school days after your outcome letter | 30 school days after your appeal form is received |
| Appeals received after the closing date will by heard within the schedule, if possible. If the form is received late in June the appeal may not be heard until after the school summer holiday. | ||
You will receive 10 school days notice of the time and date of the appeal hearing. This can be waived if everyone agrees.
You will receive a statement 7 days before your appeal hearing saying why your child has not been offered a place and why the school is unable to admit another pupil.
Any additional documents you wish to submit in support of your appeal must be sent to the clerk within 3 days of the appeal hearing. Failure to do this may result in your appeal hearing being adjourned.
Academies and trust schools
Appeals for the following academies/schools are administered by Solihull Council. You can get a form by phoning School Admissions 0121 704 6693. Arden, Alderbrook School, Heart of England School, Langley School, Light Hall School, Lode Heath School, Lyndon School, Tudor Grange Academy.
The following academies administer their own appeals an you should contact the school for details: CTC Kingshurst Academy, Grace Academy, Park Hall Academy
Voluntary-aided (church) schools
These schools are responsible for arranging their own appeals and you should contact the school for details.