Parents whose applications for places are unsuccessful may appeal to an independent Appeal panel, set up in accordance with Sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

If you wish to lodge an appeal, please complete the Appeal Form below.

You should return the form to the school for the attention of the Admissions Officer. You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you MUST give the grounds for your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal. You may appeal for more than one school.

For further information, please contact the Admissions Officer at admissions@sgschool.org.uk

Appeals for Year 7 September 2024

If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2024, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Friday 1 March 2024).

Please click here for the appeals process.

You need to submit your appeal before Thursday 28 March 2024 for it to be considered by Monday 17 June 2024. Any appeals received after this time will be heard within 40 school days from the deadline, or where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education. 

For late applications, appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education

Please visit http://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/appeal-a-school-offer#tab-2

Appeals for St Gregory’s that have been lodged before 28 March 2024 will be heard on 17 June 2024.