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My girls are 8th and 9th on waiting list for first choice - do I still go ahead with appeal process?

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sandyballs · 28/03/2012 18:17

Council finally told me this today after ringing for days. I'm now reasonably hopeful they'll get in but would you still go ahead with the appeal just in case?

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JasperJohns · 28/03/2012 21:41

I think I was 17th then 18th by about July - so wasn't going to be lucky anyway, SchoolsNightmare.

For the school we particularly wanted, we qualified under a lottery - so we were never going to get that either, in all likelihood.

Appeal was our only chance.

admission · 28/03/2012 21:00

Absolutely go to appeal. There is always movement from now through till September but you need to take every opportunity to get your child into the school of preference.
I have had cases where we have actually started the appeal and the LA representative has got a phone message to say a place has just become available do they want it - that was a happy bunny that went home from the appeal

SchoolsNightmare · 28/03/2012 19:02

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JasperJohns · 28/03/2012 18:56

I would say yes as I actually moved on the list but in the wrong direction!

SchoolsNightmare · 28/03/2012 18:54

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IndieSkies · 28/03/2012 18:34

Yes, especially if you have a good case.

CointreauVersial · 28/03/2012 18:19

What have you got to lose? What if someone else does an appeal, and gets a place, leaving you still on the waiting list?