Appeals

Appeals against a decision not to offer a place at The Chandler CofE Junior School will be administrated by Surrey County Council.

Parents who wish to appeal should contact the Surrey Schools Appeals Service to obtain the appropriate forms through: 

School admissions appeals - Surrey County Council

(a paper copy can be provided if required) or by telephoning 0300 200 1004 or by emailing surrey.schoolappeals@surreycc.gov.uk

School Admissions Appeals Timetable

Appeals for September 2025 resulting from year of entry or transfer applications: 

NB: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.

Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.

Appeals are not heard in the school holidays, which will vary depending on the school

Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing.  Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case normally a week in advance of the hearing.

Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal is received by the stated deadline, which will be clearly highlighted in the appeal hearing notification letter. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.

In-year or immediate entry appeals

Appeals resulting from in-year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.