The Council and democracy Making a complaint about a school

If you want to make a complaint about a school, you must contact the school directly.

Find School Contact Details

Use the online directory to find contact information.

School Complaint Procedures

Each school has its own complaints procedure. You can ask the school for a copy. This will tell you:

  • who to contact
  • how to make your complaint
  • when you should expect a response.

Who to write to

  • Most complaints should be sent in writing to the headteacher.
  • If your complaint is about the headteacher, write to the Chair of Governors, using the school’s address.

What happens next

The school will investigate your complaint using its own procedure. If you’re not satisfied with the outcome, you can contact the Department for Education.

Contact the Department for Education (DfE)

You can contact the DfE in the following ways:

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