Complaints about appeals
If you are unhappy with how the appeal hearing was conducted, you can complain to the Local Government Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman cannot overturn a panel’s decision, but they may suggest a new appeal with a different panel and clerk.
Complaints about academy appeals must now be made to the Department for Education via an online form: School admissions: Complain about the appeals process - GOV.UK or by requesting a paper form.
Department for Education telephone helpline: 0370 000 2288