Objecting to school admission arrangements

Any person or body who considers that the admission arrangements for a maintained school or academy are unlawful, or not in compliance with the School Admissions Code or relevant law relating to admissions, can make an objection to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator.

The Schools Adjudicator settles disputes over school admission arrangements and makes decisions about in year variations and some school organisation proposals. Full details of the outcome of each objection or referral are published here, on the School Adjudicator's website and on the website of the school concerned. The School Admissions Code 2021 (on Gov.uk) explains the various categories and forms of objections.

Objections for 2027

An objection to the admission arrangements for Gordon’s School for September 2027 was upheld by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator. The revised arrangements will be published here once issued by the school.

Objections for 2026

An objection to the admission arrangements for Connaught Junior School, for September 2026, was not upheld by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator.

An objection to the admission arrangements for Woking High School for September 2026 was upheld by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator. The amended arrangements are available on the Woking High School website.


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