If your child's application is not offered a place at St Wilfrid's Catholic School, you have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel. Appeals must be made in writing and must outline the reasons for which the appeal is made.

Appeal Documentation

Please visit the West Sussex School Appeals website here or alternatively call them on 033 301 42903.

Appealing is a stringent process where parents present their case as to why they feel their child should be admitted to St Wilfrid's. Each case is heard, privately and confidentially, by an independent panel of professionals, who, whilst having good knowledge of the education system, are not affiliated to St Wilfrid's in any way.

Year 7 2025 Appeals

The completed paperwork must be received by West Sussex Appeals no later than 28 March 2025, and will be heard within 40 schooldays.   The appeals system is operated independently of the school.  Parents/carers have the right to make oral representations to the Appeal Panel.   Appeals will be heard from Monday 12 May to Friday 16 May 2025.

​Late application appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

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In Year Appeals

Appeals resulting from in-year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

School Contact

If you have any questions about the school appeal process, please contact the Admissions Department by email admissions@stwilfrids.com or 01294 425185.