VLE

Appeals

Appeals against a decision not to offer a place at Busbridge CofE Junior School will be administrated by Surrey County Council. Parents who wish to appeal should contact the Surrey Schools Appeals Service to obtain the appropriate forms through: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/appeals (a paper copy can be provided if required) or by telephoning 020 8541 8092 or by emailing surrey.schoolappeals@surreycc.gov.uk

School Admission Appeals Timetable 2025

Appeals are now being held on a face to face basis, if you have difficulties attending please contact the Schools Appeals Service.

In year or immediate entry appeals:
Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Appeals for September 2025 resulting from year of entry or transfer applications:

School	Offer	Appeals lodged by	Appeals to be heard by
Primary	16 April 2025	20 May 2025	22 July 2025 (40 School days)

NB: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.

Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.

Appeals are not heard in school holidays.

Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing. Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case normally a week in advance of the hearing.

Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal, is received by the stated deadline, which will be clearly highlighted in the appeal hearing notification letter. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.