Admissions - Our Policies

Please see our admissions policies below.

Admissions Appeals

Highfield Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary Aided school and the Governing Body is the admission authority.

All admission appeals for Highfield are administered on behalf of the Governing Body by Southampton City Council’s Admissions Team.

Parents and carers who have been refused a place for their child have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel. Appeals are considered in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code 2022.

Full information about the appeals process, including the current appeals timetable, deadlines and guidance, is available on Southampton City Council’s website:

Making an admissions appeal
https://www.southampton.gov.uk/schools-learning/find-apply-school/school-place-offers-waiting-lists-and-appeals/appeals/

Submitting an appeal
https://www.southampton.gov.uk/schools-learning/find-apply-school/school-place-offers-waiting-lists-and-appeals/appeals/submitting-an-appeal/

The appeals timetable is updated annually by Southampton City Council. Highfield will ensure that the current timetable is available through this page in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code.