school appeals advice

[maviscruet74]

Hi there, has anyone been through an appeal for secondary school who could give me some advice
we have been told that our child does not qualify for a place at the school under the terms of the addmission criterea. I am confussed at this because on the schools addmisions criterea they have two zones areas A and B. 'zone A' taking 80 % of the children from the 4 mile area around the school and then zone b of children outside of that. we live 1 1/2 miles from the school falling into zone A.How can my child not be qualifyed within this addmission criterea to be considered for a place? Does it make any difference that they are an independant Accadamy (goverment funded not private)? Appeal coming up got any helpful advice

Which school?

We live opposite Cathedral school but were turned down for a place. The appeal was horrid. You have to prove that that is the ONLY school that is suitable for your child. There are several books on winning appeals you can buy.

As it turns out my son is thriving at the school he did get a place at and the half hour walk is not as bad as I'd anticipated.

thanks for advice I will bear that in mind

According to the Bristol LA application procedure, the oversubscription process prioritises:

1. Looked after children
2. Siblings
3. Geography - designated area
4. Geography - joint area

Also, if your application was late that can disadvantage you.