If you do not receive an offer of a place for your child from a school of your choice you have the right to appeal.
A guide to admissions and appeals for parents (.pdf, 2224Kb) has been published by central government. The guide outlines:
Who do I appeal to?
The council can assist in the appeals process in certain cases.
If you are appealing for a place at:
For community schools inside Brent, you should contact the Brent School Admissions team or complete the forms below. For those outside Brent, you should contact the relevant local authority.
You should make your appeal in writing to the Chair of Governors at the school. Brent Council cannot be involved in this process.
The appeals process
Appeals processes vary according to what school year your child is applying for.
Waiting lists
The school that you apply to may be oversubscribed. In this situation you can put your child's name on the school's waiting list.
Please note that:
Further information