We cannot always guarantee schools in Bath & North East Somerset will be able to accept all the children who would like to attend them.
This is often because there is simply not enough room for all of them.
If we refuse you a place at a Bath & North East Somerset school or on behalf of the governors of a voluntary aided or foundation school we will provide you with information on how to appeal against the decision.
With the letter of refusal we will include information about how to appeal, where to send your appeal and a form which you may use to give the reasons for your appeal. Blank appeal forms are not available to download as different schools have different forms.
Appeals for infant classes are sometimes more complicated because of the legal limit of 30 children in a reception, year 1 and year 2 classes.
We will tell you more about this if it affects the school for which you are refused a place. Please note that the need to organise a hearing with an independent panel can take a little time. Please click on School Admission Appeals Procedure for more information on appeals hearings.
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