School admissions and appeals
The School Admissions Code ensures a fair and straightforward admissions system that promotes equity and fair access for all. This Code, the School Admission Appeals Code and related legislation have statutory force which admission authorities, governing bodies, local authorities, admission forums, schools adjudicators and admission appeal panels must comply with.
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Frequently asked questions on Appeals Code 2009
Your questions answered on the revised Appeals Code and regulations -
Guidance on the new role of Admission Forums is now available
View the guidance in the Guidance and Reports section -
Revised School Admissions Code and School Admission Appeals Code come into force
The revised Codes came into force on 10 February 2009 -
Publication of data on secondary preferences met
On 12 March, the Department published data at national, regional and local authority level on the secondary school applications made by parents and the offers they received on 2 March 2009. The statistical release is available to download at: www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/STR/d000833/index.shtml
