Refused places
Review the admission decision, published criteria and evidence behind the refusal.
A school place decision deserves a clear response.
We help you understand the decision, the evidence and the steps that may be available. The right approach depends on the particular facts and procedure.
Admission appealsIn-year placesSchool transfers
Where we can help.
Each matter has its own facts. These are the questions we can help you assess and address.
Selective school disputes
Examine how test results, arrangements and appeal evidence were handled.
In-year admissions
Assess the reasons given for a place sought after the normal admissions round.
Transfers
Consider the practical and procedural issues when a child needs to move schools.
Where it starts
Does this sound familiar?
Early advice can help identify the immediate issue and protect the available options.
A preferred school refuses a place
You need to understand the criteria and what evidence the appeal panel can consider.
A move cannot wait
A change of address or circumstance means a place is needed during the school year.
A selective decision is disputed
The assessment or circumstances around it may need closer scrutiny.
Our approachStart with the facts.
Start with the facts.
Find the strongest point.
We compare the published arrangements with the decision and the evidence available for an appeal. The goal is a focused case about your child’s circumstances and the applicable rules.
Useful documents to send
- Refusal letter and appeal information
- School preferences and admission criteria
- Evidence relevant to your child’s circumstances
A considered response
What happens next.
We define the decision, the evidence and the outcome sought before taking the next step.
Read the decision
Identify the rule, reasons and what can be reviewed.
Build the evidence
Put the documents and practical impact in a clear order.
Choose the route
Prepare the response, complaint or appeal suited to this issue.
Common questions
Before you make a move.
The answer depends on your documents and the procedure that applies.
Can I appeal a refused school place?
An appeal route is generally available for a refused application, but the process and evidence depend on the school and type of place.
Does a waiting list replace an appeal?
A waiting list and an appeal are distinct routes. Check both options and their dates.
What should I send first?
Send the decision, the relevant deadline and the key documents. A short timeline helps us understand what happened.
Let’s talk
it through.
Tell us what happened, share the decision and any approaching deadline. Choose a meeting, WhatsApp or email on our contact page.
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