Corpus Christi Catholic High School (25 005 028)

Statement Upheld School admissions 21-Sep-2025

Summary: Ms X complained about how a school admission appeal panel handled her appeal for a place for her son at his preferred secondary school. The panel is at fault for the way it handled the appeal and documented its decision making. This means we cannot be satisfied the process was carried out fairly. The School has agreed to apologise, arrange a fresh appeal and remind staff of the importance of recording decision making.

Salford City Council (25 008 470)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 21-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about an unsuccessful school admission appeal. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault for us to be able to question the panel’s decision.

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (25 010 109)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 21-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the Council’s school’s admissions appeal panel refusing her appeal. It is unlikely we would find fault which caused X to lose out on a school place.

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (25 010 433)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 21-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate X’s complaint about the Council’s school’s admissions appeal panel refusing their appeal. It is unlikely we would find fault which caused X to lose out on a school place.

Cheshire West & Chester Council (25 008 112)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 17-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about an unsuccessful school admission appeal. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault for us to be able to question the panel’s decision.

St. Bedes Catholic Junior School (25 007 865)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 16-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about an unsuccessful school admission appeal for her daughter. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault by the panel for us to be able to question its decision.

Lancashire County Council (25 009 295)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 16-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s school’s admissions appeal panel refusing her appeal. It is unlikely we would find fault which caused Mrs X to lose out on a school place.

St Bernard's RC Grammar School, Slough (25 006 784)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 15-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about an unsuccessful appeal for a school place. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault by the panel for us to question its decision.

St. Vincents RC Primary School (25 008 296)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 15-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about an unsuccessful school admission appeal. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault for us to be able to question the panel’s decision.

Broughton Hall High School, Liverpool (25 007 708)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 14-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about an unsuccessful appeal for a school place. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault by the panel for us to be able to question its decision.