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Appeals

If your child is not offered a place at the school of your choice, you have a right to appeal against this decision to an Independent Appeal Panel.

Appeals should be lodged to:

School Appeals Clerk, Committee Services, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU

Julie Quarmby – Tel: 0118 937 2368 – Email: julie.quarmby@reading.gov.uk

Jemma Durkan – Tel: 0118 937 2432 – Email: jemma.durkan@reading.gov.uk

Andrew Wood – Tel 0118 937 2744 – Email: andrew.wood@reading.gov.uk

You can find information on the appeals process or submit an appeal online by clicking here

For entry in September 2025, the deadline for submitting an appeal is 1st September 2025. Appeals will normally be heard during October/November.