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Appeals Process

Parents/Carers of the children who are not offered an Academy place have the right to appeal to an independent Appeal Committee under the 1998 School Standards and Framework Act.  Parents wishing to appeal can download a form below or request a copy via email info@woolwichpoly.co.uk

2025 Admissions Dates and Appeals Timetable

Admissions Dates:

17 March  2025:

Deadline for accepting or declining the offer of a place made on 03 March 2025

31 March 2025:

Deadline for lodging Appeals against a decision not to offer a place at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls – see timetable below.

Appeals Timetable: 

31 March 2025:

Deadline for lodging Appeals against a decision not to offer a place at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls

April – June 2025:

Appeals will be heard up to 40 school days after the deadline.

Appellants will receive at least 10 days notice of their appeal hearing.

Decision letters will be sent within 5 school days of the hearing wherever possible.

Late applicants:

Appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals – where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

In-Year Appeals

Will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Should you wish to appeal to Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls please either complete the below application and return to Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls. 

Click here to view our WPSfG Determined Admissions Policies

Click here to view gov.uk advice for parents and guardians on appeals

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