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Appeal a refused school place

Last updated
4 Jul 2025

You have 2 options if your request for a school place is refused by your local council:

1. Talk to your local council

You should check that they're aware of all the reasons for your request.

Talk to your council about a refused school place

2. Make an appeal

If speaking to your local council does not help you can make a formal appeal. Councils have their own processes for appeals so  check with your local council to find out what you need to do.

Make an appeal

Get help

Govan Law Centre - education law unit

Citizens Advice Scotland

If your appeal does not work

You can take your case to your local sheriff court. You should think about getting legal advice if you want to do this.

More information

You can get:

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