Appeals

If you are unsuccessful in securing a place for your child, you have the right to appeal that decision. All Admissions Appeals for Larchwood Primary School are managed by the Statutory Appeals Team at Essex County Council, and the online form and other relevant information, including key dates, is available to you via this link.

Appeals Timetable

For children starting infant, junior or primary school from September 2026

16 April 2026

National Offer Day - parents informed of outcome of application

15 May 2026

Deadline for submitting appeals

up to 20 July 2026

Appeals heard for those submitted by the deadline and, where possible, for late appeals 

September 2026 onwards

Appeals heard for any appeals not heard before 20 July 2026