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Appeals

Appeals

Appeals Timetable

For children starting Secondary School in September 2026:

Date What Happens
2 March 2026 National Offer Day - parents informed of outcome of application
13 April 2026 Deadline for submitting appeals
Up to 16 June 2026 Appeals heard for those submitted by the deadline
Up to 20 July 2026 Appeals heard where possible, for late appeals
September 2026 onwards Appeals heard for any appeals not heard before 20 July 2026

https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/after-your-school-offer/appeals

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/admission-appeals-for-school-places

Mid-Year Admissions

If you have made a mid-year application for your child and have received notification that we cannot offer your child a place, you have the right to appeal this decision. Should you wish to appeal, please visit Essex County Council's Appeals Website.