Appeal a school place decision
How to appeal if you’re not happy with the school place your child has been offered
Appeal online
You can appeal online if your child wasn't offered a place at a school you listed as your first, second or third preference in the application form.
Appeal deadlines
| School | Deadline to appeal | Appeal hearings start | Start school in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant or primary (reception) or junior (year 3) | 20 May 2025 | July 2025 | September 2025 |
| Secondary (year 7) | 28 March 2025 | April to May 2025 | September 2025 |
Please appeal as soon as you can if you want your child to start, change or move school during the school year,
The appeal will take place within 30 school days. Appeals don't take place during school holidays.
What happens next
After you submit the appeal the council will let you know the date and time of the appeal hearing.
Other ways to appeal
Send an email to schoolappeals@brighton-hove.gov.uk to ask for a paper version of the form.
More information
For more information you can:
- send an email to schoolappeals@brighton-hove.gov.uk
- phone 01273 291 354
You can also read our Schools appeal factsheet (PDF 253KB) and visit the GOV.UK website.