You have the right to statutory appeal if you have applied to this school (whether into Year 7, in-year or Sixth Form), but are refused a place and should put any appeal in writing to the Headteacher c/o the Clerk to the Governors at the school at admissions@shsb.org.uk. 

The DfE School Admissions Appeals Code can be found on this link: DfE School Admissions Appeal Code

 

Year 7 (11+) Appeals (September 2025 entry)

Following National Offer Day on 3rd March 2025, if you wish to appeal against non-admission, you should notify the Headteacher in writing as soon as possible and by Friday 14th March 2025 at the latest (email: admissions@shsb.org.uk).  Please provide your email and home address. (Please note, there is no need at this notification stage to outline the reason for your appeal.)

Information about the appeals process and the appeal form will be sent out on Monday 17th March 2025 to all those who have indicated, in writing, their intention to appeal.

The deadline for appellants to lodge their written appeal (using the appeal form sent to them) is Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Please note, if your appeal documentation is received after 22nd April 2024, your appeal may not be heard before the end of the Summer term.

 

Admission Appeals timetable 

The deadline for lodging written appeals will be at least 20 school days from the date of notification that an application was unsuccessful.  Appellants will be given at least 10 school days' notice of the date of their appeal hearing. In-year appeals must be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals.

If you intend to appeal, please read the guidance below before completing and submitting the form provided.