School admissions appeals timetable

The tables below contain key dates in the schools admissions appeal process.

Primary school appeals

Appeals resulting from transfer applications for admission to Reception for Wandsworth primary schools (or to Year 3 at Honeywell Junior School) for September 2027 will be heard according to the following timetable:

September 2027 entry
Action Deadline
National Offer Day 16 April 2027
Date by which an appeal must be submitted 24 May 2027 (11.59pm)
Dates when appeals will be heard All appeals received by 24 May 2027 will be heard on weekdays from 21 June to 19 July 2027
Dates when appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing

10 school days in advance of the hearing
Date by which the Clerk sends appeal papers to the parents, the panel and the admission authority

7 working days before the appeal hearing
Deadline for appellants to submit additional evidence 8am, 5 working days before the appeal hearing
Decision letters sent to the appellants Within 5 school days after the appeal hearing (whenever possible)

Appeals lodged after 24 May 2027 may be heard at a later date in the summer term or in September and after appeals received by the deadline.

Secondary school appeals

Appeals resulting from transfer applications for admission to Year 7 for September 2027 will be heard according to the following timetable:

September 2027 entry
Action Deadline
National Offer Day 1 March 2027
Date by which an appeal must be submitted 19 April 2027 (11.59pm)
Dates when appeals will be heard

All appeals received by 19 April 2027 will be heard on weekdays from 17 May to 18 June 2027 (excluding half term).

Dates when appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing

10 school days in advance of the hearing
Date by which the Clerk sends appeal papers to the parents, the panel and the admission authority

7 working days before the appeal hearing

Deadline for appellants to submit additional evidence

 8am, 5 working days before the appeal hearing
Decision letters sent to the appellants. Within 5 school days of the appeal hearing (whenever possible)

Appeals lodged after 19 April 2027 may be heard at a later date in the summer term or in September and after appeals received by the deadline. 

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Updated: 13/10/2026