Procedure for School Appeal Hearings - When can I appeal my child's school place? | When can I appeal my child's school place? | Stoke-on-Trent
If you have applied for your child to change schools part-way through the year, an appeal will be heard within 30 school days from the date we receive your appeal.
For school places starting September 2027, the appeal deadlines are:
| offer date | deadline for appeals | appeals will be heard by | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary | 1 March 2027 | 16 April 2027 | 21 June 2027 |
| Primary | 16 April 2027 | 17 May 2027 | 19 July 2027 |
For on-time appeals, those lodged by the deadlines, appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is later.