Appeal basis having passed qualifying score

[Jock]

My DS passed the test for Marling in Gloucestershire. The pass mark was 216, his score was 219. In previous years he would have been in, but this year admission only got to scores of 221. Reallocation didn't reach him. In preparing an appeal do we only have to focus on why it is the best school for him? - given that passing the qualifying mark shows he has reached the required academic level, or do we still have to provide further academic proof, CAT scores etc, that he can work at a GS level?

[Etienne]

Welcome!

do we only have to focus on why it is the best school for him? - given that passing the qualifying mark shows he has reached the required academic level, or do we still have to provide further academic proof, CAT scores etc

See B1 (b):
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[Jock]

Thank you. I guess that suggests if you can prove extenuating circumstances, do so to explain the relatively low pass, otherwise focus on how this is the right school.

[Monkeyfeet]

Were in the same situation with marling ds scored 220 so think we're going to appeal x

[ofsoundmind]

Good luck Jock & Monkeyfeet.
We'll be trying too.
ofsoundmind

[Monkeyfeet]

Recieved the appeal pack today was surprised how small it was ! Fingers crossed some people drop out before appeal day for all of us x