Admission Appeals

If your child is not offered a place at St Anne’s Academy, you may appeal the decision.

If your child is moving from year 6 to year 7, admission appeals are heard by an independent appeal panel, in accordance with the appeals code and the School Admissions Code. In-Year transfer appeals are heard by RMBC. To submit an in-year appeal, please visit their website: https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/school-admissions-appeals/secondary-school-admission-appeals

Please find below Information on how to appeal a year 6 to year 7 school place and our appeals form.

Below are the dates for appealing a decision in relation to the September 2026 Year 7 entry.

If your appeal is received on time then it will be heard within the dates outlined above.

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

You will be sent notification of your appeal hearing together with a copy of the Academy’s case at least 10 school days in advance of the hearing.​

If you wish to submit further evidence which was not included with your initial appeal, you must ensure that we receive it at least 5 working days before the hearing date. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.