of the date of the decision being communicated . We are unable to provide written feedback for these applications .
If , after the first meeting / audition / workshop , an applicant is not offered a place , or a place with special conditions , or a place on the Reserve list , the applicant may appeal for a second chance , using an on-line form ( the link can be found on our website ) within 14 days of the date of the decision documentation .
We are unable to accept verbal , emailed or written requests for appeals . The applicant must refer to the admissions criteria 1B ) and should clearly explain why they were unable to demonstrate the criteria on the day , and why they feel they ought to be offered a second chance . Please note we are unable to provide feedback on the first meeting / audition / workshop if you wish to appeal .
Please note that the School rigorously quality-assures the second chance process so that all panels will be working to the same standards and criteria , both on the day of the first meeting / audition / workshop and at any second chance meeting .
Second chance meeting / audition / workshops are conducted by a teacher from the relevant department and a senior member of staff . During the first and second chance workshop / audition / meeting , the School will use its professional judgement of applicants , based on the criteria laid out in the admissions policy . Please note that candidates from outside the catchment area need to show exceptional merit to be offered a place ; this criterion will be reflected in the decisions made at all stages of the admissions and appeals procedure . Therefore being out-of-area does not constitute appropriate grounds for appeal . The date given for an appeal workshop / audition / meeting cannot be changed unless it is for a previously arranged hospital appointment or public exam ( not mocks ).
You must be prompt for this meeting as we are unable to reschedule if you miss the allocated time slot .
Stage 2 :
If , after the second chance workshop / audition / meeting , an applicant is not offered a place or a place with the special conditions referred to in the Further Guidelines of the Admission Policy , an appeal under Stage 2 of the appeals process may be made . An appeal at Stage 2 may only be made on the grounds that the School has not followed its own admissions procedure . This is referred to as the “ Permitted Grounds ”. Any appeal not made on Permitted Grounds will not be allowed to proceed . It is therefore very important that the letter requesting an appeal under Stage 2 must state clearly how the School has not followed its own procedure in reaching a decision not to admit an applicant .
A Stage 2 appeal must be made to the Chair of Governors using an on-line form ( the link will be supplied in your second chance decision documentation ). We are unable to accept verbal , emailed or written requests for appeals . The form should be submitted with 14 days of the date of the decision documentation . In the case of Key Stage 4 applicants , the parent / guardian must complete the form . In the case of Post 16 applicants , either the applicant or their parent / guardian may complete the form . You must clearly state the grounds for appeal in the relevant section on the form . You will receive an email confirmation of receipt .
If the Chair of Governors considers that the appeal is made on Permitted Grounds , it will then be considered by an appeals panel . An appeals panel consists of three people , including a chair who is independent of the School , supported by a clerk who is also independent of the School . The appellant and School will both be required to submit evidence by a set date ahead of the meeting , and the panel may restrict the addition of further evidence after this date .
The panel may undertake such enquiry into the matter as it considers appropriate and necessary to reach a determination . The panel also may choose to invite the applicant and / or parent / guardian to a meeting if this is considered necessary to better understand the grounds for the request or because the panel wishes to ask questions of the applicant or parent / guardian . After careful consideration of the request for a review and any representations made by the applicant , parent / guardian and the School , the panel will conclude by :
• upholding the original decision not to offer the applicant a place ; or
• provided that there is sufficient evidence before the panel that the applicant meets the required artistic standard , determine that the applicant should be offered a place [ although please note that the appeal panel will not introduce its own tests to assess artistic suitability ]
• referring the application for admission back to the School to be considered afresh . The decision of the panel , which is final , will be communicated in writing .
Photographic contributions made by BRIT students and staff
Emma Banton , Olivia Chew , Libby Cooper , Claire Gildersleve , Ian Hippolyte , Andy Howes , Joshua Lloyd , Millie McGuffie , Katy Sechiari , Ben Shelley , Louise Ring , Simon Roberts , Naomi Ward , Fiona Whyte .