Stage 2 appeal today for Y7 place for September

[OutofIdeas86]

We had our Stage 2 appeal today, it was 'ok' - i felt the panel we nice, they asked a lot of questions but I didn't feel grilled by them.

There are a lot of other families appealing (over 50) so I know there will be a lot of competition as such.

Our points landed well, as I was pleasantly surprise that the school representative did effectively 'back-up' our main point, in saying 'mum is right'.

I don't have any expectations, but am keeping my fingers crossed.

My questions was - the clerk has said parents won't find out the outcome until 1st June when he will send a letter to everyone.

Between now and then - we have 2 more appeals! The clerk is the same person for these 2 other appeals (so he is clerk for all 3!)

Do you think it is likely that - or does it ever happen - where you would be told before this date?

I've seen a few posts where the clerk has called the family?

Given there are so many appeals, it's very important that all the appellants hear (win or lose) at the same time (no decisions will be made until all appeals have been heard), so i wouldn't expect a call - I would assume you won't, I'm afraid.

Some LAs don't call at all - mine have a policy of not doing so for any appeals.

@OutofIdeas86 fingers crossed for you, what were your main points of appeal? What kind of questions did they ask? Trying to be as prepared as possible. Our appeals are not until June 🫣