Appeals
All parents have the right to appeal. Richmond Independent Appeals Service is responsible for the appeals process.
Further information about appealing and an appeal form can be found here
To find out more about the appeal process and how to lodge a complaint, email:
education.appeals@richmond.gov.uk
It is also advisable to seek advice from AfC School Admissions:
richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk
Timeline for School Admission Appeals 2025
September 2025 entry
| 3 March 2025 | National Offer Day |
|---|---|
| 21 April 2025 | Date by which an appeal must be submitted |
| All appeals received by 21 April 2025 will be heard on weekdays bewteen 19 May 2025 and 23 June 2025 (excluding half term) | Dates when appeals will be heard |
| 10 school days in advance of the hearing | Date when appellants will be notified of their appeal hearing |
| 7 working days before the appeal hearing | Date by which the Clerk sends appeal papers to the parents, the panel and the admission authority |
| At the specified time 5 working days before the appeal hearing | Deadline for appellants to submit additional evidence |
| Within 5 school days of the appeal hearing (whenever possible) | Decision letters sent to the appellants |
Appeals lodged after 21 April 2025 may be heard at a later date and after appeals received by the deadline.