More information

If you would like further information about the schools adjudication service or if you would like a copy of our information leaflet with details of how to object, please contact us at the address below. Remember to tell us whether you are a parent or represent an admissions authority.

Office of the Schools Adjudicator
Mowden Hall
Staindrop Road
Darlington
DL3 9BG

Tel       0870 0012468
Fax      01325 391313
Email   OSA.TEAM@osa.gsi.gov.uk

For help with problems such as:

• your child not being offered a place at a chosen school - contact your Local Education Authority, or, in the case of a Foundation or Voluntary Aided School, the Governing Body, who would be responsible for any appeal;

• ensuring that any decision an adjudicator makes is implemented - contact the Fair Access Team, Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Useful contacts

• Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

  DCSF
  Sanctuary Buildings
  Great Smith Street
  London
  SW1P 3BT
  

  Tel       0870 0012345
  Email   info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk

• DCSF Publications - You can view a copy at www.dcsf.gov.uk/sacode .  To purchase a copy of the School Admissions Code, contact the address below.
  
  TSO
  PO Box 29
  Norwich
  NR3 1EN

Tel       0870 600 5522
Fax      0870 600 5533
or on-line www.tsoshop.co.uk 

• For reports on individual schools or LAs:
  
  OFSTED
  Alexandra House
  33 Kingsway
  London
  WC2B 6SE
  

  Web   www.ofsted.gov