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Appeals

All parents have the right to appeal.  Richmond Independent Appeals Service is responsible for the appeals process.

Before submitting an appeal, please consider carefully that you can demonstrate that the Admissions Criteria has not been followed correctly or that you have substantial evidence to prove that Christ's is the only school that can meet your child's needs.

View  Admissions Statistics to see how many appeals have been successful in recent years

Further information about appealing and an appeal form can be found here

To find out more about the appeal process and how to lodge a complaint, email:

It is also advisable to seek advice from AfC School Admissions:

 

Timeline for School Admission Appeals 2027

September 2027 entry

1 March 2027

National Offer Day

19 April 2026 (no later than 11.59pm)

Date by which an appeal must be submitted

All appeals received by 19 April 2027 will be heard on weekdays bewteen 17 May 2027 and 22 June 2027

(excluding half term)

Dates when appeals will be heard

10 school days in advance of the hearing

 Date when appellants will be notified of their appeal hearing

7 working days before the appeal hearing

 Date by which the Clerk sends appeal papers to the parents, the panel and the admission authority

By 10am 5 working days before the appeal hearing

 Deadline for appellants to submit additional evidence

Within 5 school days of the appeal hearing (whenever possible)

 Decision letters sent to the appellants

Appeals lodged after 19 April 2027 may be heard at a later date or in September 2027 and after appeals received by the deadline.