Summary: The Ombudsman has discontinued his investigation into Ms B’s complaint about the way the independent appeal panel considered her appeal against the refusal of place at St George’s School for her son. Ms B has withdrawn her complaint because her son is now settled at another school.

The complaint

1. Ms B complained about the way the independent appeal panel considered her appeal against the refusal of a place for her son at St George’s School.

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The Ombudsman’s role and powers

2. We can decide whether to start or discontinue an investigation into a complaint within our jurisdiction. (Local Government Act 1974, sections 24A(6) and 34B(8), as amended)

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How I considered this complaint

3. I considered the information provided by Ms B.

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What I found

4. Ms B applied for a place at St Georges School for her son. He was refused a place because the school was full. Ms B appealed. Her appeal was considered by the independent appeal panel but was refused.

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Final decision

5. Ms B has told us she wishes to withdraw her complaint because her son is now settled in a different school and no longer wants a place at St Georges School. As no meaningful outcome can be achieved by continuing, we have discontinued the investigation.

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Investigator's decision on behalf of the Ombudsman