Infant class sizes are limited to 30 pupils per teacher by law.
This means:
- the appeal panel’s grounds are strictly limited on when they can uphold an appeal
- it is exceptionally rare for parents to win an infant class appeal
Due to the limits of the panel, parents often find the process frustrating. We draw this to your attention so you can make an informed decision on whether or not to appeal.
Due to legal limits on class size, if the school refuses your child a place because admitting them would breach this limit, then your appeal will be considered an infant class size appeal. This is different from all other school admission appeals.