In-year application appeal

[WrenP]

Could I ask some advice about making an appeal for in-year school admissions?

We have just relocated to Winchester so I can take up a job as a children’s oncology consultant, and I have applied for schools for my four children. I’ve managed to find a primary school that has places for my little two, but have unfortunately received rejection letters from all three secondary schools as they are full in both Y8 and Y10.

Our first choice has been very helpful and advised us to appeal, so I’m starting to go through the process and write supporting documents. Has anyone been through this and been successful? Any advice for what to write or what evidence to include would be hugely appreciated. It’s pretty daunting and I really want to my best for my boys as they are both getting quite stressed by the uncertainty.

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond.

Thanks for reply! About 15 mins without traffic, the problem is I have 2 kids and they go to different schools. I can’t manage them while their school time is the same.

Thanks!

Secondary pupils normally make their own way independently, 15 minutes is pretty close. Logistics alone won't help an appeal unless there are Additional Needs or circumstances which mean only a particular school is viable.

@CSY 15 minutes is that a typo? 45/60 mins is normal and unless a medical reason they would travel alone.

My gal is 8 and I have another 5 years old son going to different school. It’s a problem to send them both to school on time

Why though? Your older one makes his own way to school, you take the younger one. That's normal and expected. You won't win an appeal on that basis. Take the place.

@CSY you need to start a new thread, as this is under Secondary Education and your dc are Primary age. Logistics will not win a primary appeal, you need to look for a breakfast/after school club or a childminder. Is there a reception place available at dd school?