Kent County Council Appeal Process

Parents whose applications for places are unsuccessful, may appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel set up in accordance with sections 88 and 94 of the Schools' Standards and Framework Act 1998.

If your child is due to start primary school in September 2026, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Thursday 16th April 2026).

You must submit your appeal before Monday 18th May 2026 for it to be considered by Monday 20th July 2026.  Any appeals received after this time will be heard within 40 school days form the deadline, or where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department of Education.

Kent County Council - Appealing for a School Place process

For appeals related to in year applications, appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

For more support please contact office@st-thomas-sevenoaks.kcsp.org.uk