Appeals
We understand that going through the appeal process can be a worrying and anxious time for you and we are here to assist and offer help. If you child does not get accepted into your preferred school, you can appeal the decision. You can appeal if you believe that the school failed to apply the admissions criteria correctly. And you think there is a strong reason why your child should go to the school.
Appeals for Year 7 entry in September 2025 will follow this timetable:
| Place Offered | Appeals to be lodged by | Appeals to be heard |
| 3rd March 2025 | 31st March 2025 | By 16th June 2025 |
It is possible to lodge an appeal after these dates and it will be heard as soon as it is reasonably practicable.
Before appealing, we would advise that you read all of the guidance provided on the Cheshire East website:
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/schools/admissions/appeals
If you wish to appeal a decision, all appeals must be made to St Thomas More Catholic High School. The forms must be addressed to the Admissions Officer and sent via email or by post as follows:
Admissions Officer
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Dane Bank Avenue
Crewe
CW2 8AE
Email: admissions@st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk
Should you require any further information, please contact Mrs A Ridgway - Admissions Officer by email (address above) or calling 01270 568014.
In Year Appeals
Please complete the appeal form below, which should be submitted directly to the school via post or email. Appeals resulting from in year admissions applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
The appeal process is explained in more detail in the Guidance notes below: