Changes to the appeals schedule
Due to the temporary legislation relating to School Appeals during the Covid 19 period until 31 September 2021, the school appeal schedule has changed. The temporary deadline for lodging an appeal is 28 calendar days from the date of the notification of a school place refusal - that is the date on the letter you received that refused your child's admission to your preferred schools.
Also see how to appeal for a school place.
Appeals timetable for 2021
The following information complies with the requirements of the School Admission Appeals Code 2012 paragraph 2.2.
Starting primary, infant or junior school in September 2021
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for applications | 12 September 2020 |
| Deadline for 'on time' applications | 15 January 2021 |
| National Offer Day | 16 April 2021 |
| Deadline for return of appeal forms if appealing | 21 May 2021 |
| Admission appeals start date | 1 June 2021 |
| Admission appeals end date | 16 July 2021 |
Starting secondary school in September 2021
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for applications | 12 September 2020 |
| Deadline for 'on time' applications | 31 October 2021 |
| National Offer Day | 1 March 2021 |
| Deadline for return of appeal forms if appealing | 31 March 2021 |
| Admission appeals start date | 5 May 2021 |
| Admission appeals end date | 12 June 2021 |
Also see
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