The outcome of a school admission hearing
The clerk to the panel will usually write to you within five school days, although this is not always possible when there are multiple appeals for one school. In multiple appeals all letters will go out at the same time as soon as possible following the hearing.
If you are not happy with the result of the hearing
The appeal panel’s decision is final and binding on both you and the admission authority. It is not possible for the admission authority to reverse the decision of the appeal panel.
If you believe that the appeal panel acted improperly or unreasonably in handling your case you can complain to the following depending on what type of school you are appealing against. Please note, you can complain about the way the appeal was carried out but you cannot complain about the decision itself.
Community, Foundation and Voluntary Aided Schools
You will need to contact the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
Academies
The Department for Education is responsible for complaints about appeals for Academies. You will need to click on the following link to make a complaint about an appeal made in relation to a free school or academy.
School admissions: Complain about the appeals process - GOV.UK
Using the online form is the quickest way to make a complaint. If you need a paper form instead, contact the Department for Education helpline.
Telephone: 0370 000 2288
Requesting another appeal
If your appeal is unsuccessful, you cannot request another appeal for the same school in the same academic year, unless there has been a significant change in your circumstances.