Office of the Schools Adjudicator

  1. Object to school admission arrangements on the basis of non-compliance
  2. Apply for in-year variations to admission arrangements
  3. Appeal about a local authority direction
  4. Refer a school organisation dispute
  5. Refer a dispute on non-playing field land and assets

Latest from the Office of the Schools Adjudicator

  1. Abbey Meadows Primary School
    • Decision
  2. Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
    • Decision
  3. Holbeach Primary School
    • Decision

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What the Office of the Schools Adjudicator does

The Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) helps to clarify the legal position on admissions policies in schools.

OSA works with the Department for Education.

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Our announcements

  1. Abbey Meadows Primary School
    • Decision
  2. Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
    • Decision
  3. See all announcements

Our publications

  1. Schools Adjudicator: make an objection, appeal or referral
    • Detailed guide
  2. OSA annual report
    • Corporate report
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