Appeals Timetable

Appeals are heard by Surrey County Council.

School Admission Appeals Timetable

Appeals are now being heard on a face to face basis.  If you have difficulties attending please contact the Surrey County Council School Appeals Service.

 

In year or Immediate Entry Appeals

Appeals must be lodged at least 20 schools days from the date of notification that your application has been unsuccessful. Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

 

Appeals for September 2024 resulting from year of entry or transfer applications: 

School	Offer	Appeals lodged by	Appeals to be heard by
Secondary	3 March 2025	31 March 2025	18 June 2025 (40 School days)
Primary	16 April 2025	20 May 2025	22 July 2025 (40 School days)

 

NB: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.

Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed. Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.

Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing. Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case, normally a week in advance of the hearing.

Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal is received by the stated deadline, which will be clearly highlighted in the appeal hearing notification letter. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.

You can find more information on how to appeal at this link.