Do appeals always go to hearing?

[Juliet]

Dear Etienne, just to let you know, my daughter was offered a place at her first choice of school after our successful parents appeal.
Thank you for providing all the appeal details on this wonderful website and for answering my questions on the forum.
I am very grateful indeed.

Thank you. Juliet

[Etienne]

Dear Juliet

Congratulations! I was so pleased to hear your good news. Thank you very much for letting us know the outcome.

Wishing your daughter every success in her new school,