Last updated:
7th January 2026
Making an appeal
Your case for appeal
It’s important that you clearly set out the reasons why your child should have a place at your choice of school in both your written appeal and at the appeal hearing. You can make an appeal because you want your child to attend a particular school over any other, but the stronger your reasons the better chance you have of your appeal being successful. For example, wanting your child to go to a particular school because it’s the best in the area is not likely to convince the panel that your child should get a place at the school over another child. Your appeal will not be upheld if the panel finds that your reasons for wanting your child to attend your preferred school are not as strong as the school’s case for not admitting them.
Supporting evidence
You cannot ask an Appeal Panel to contact anyone, such as a doctor or social worker, to confirm what you have said on your appeal form or at the appeal hearing. You are responsible for making sure that the Appeal Panel has any written supporting evidence before the appeal hearing.
All supporting evidence should be sent to the Clerk at least 3 working days before the appeal hearing or three working days before the first day of hearings for bulk appeals.
Recommended reading
To find out about appeals read our guidance documents below:
- School admission appeal dates for 2026 (PDF)
- Parents guide to school admission appeals (PDF)
- Parents guide to exclusion appeals (PDF)
You can appeal if your child hasn't been offered a place at the school of your preference, or if they have been permanently excluded from school. To find out how to appeal a decision about school transport see our school transport page.
How to submit an appeal
Complete the relevant appeal form below:
Email completed forms to school.appeals@wokingham.gov.uk or post them to:
Clerk to the Appeals Panel
Wokingham Borough Council
Shute End
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 1WH
Please note, school admissions do not organise the appeals. All communication about your appeal will come via the Clerk who are part of Democratic Services.
If you have any questions once you have submitted your appeal, please contact school.appeals@wokingham.gov.uk directly.
