More than 100 angry parents met to discuss a primary school rule change which will leave 15 children without places.

Mums and dads from Cheam Park Farm Infant School were joined by Liberal Democrat MP Paul Burstow and Conservative parliamentary candidate Philippa Stroud for the meeting at the school.

An admissions rule change at Cheam Park Farm Junior School means 90 places will be available in September, instead of 105.

Chair of governors Jackie Saddington told parents a legal technicality and an adjudicator’s decision would prevent the governors from reversing their decision.

However legal advice gained by Philippa Stroud and Paul Burstow has proven otherwise.

In a joint statement they said: “There is now no legal reason why Cheam Park Farm Juniors cannot admit all 105 pupils and it is wrong for the governing body to hide behind a technicality that does not exist.

“There are 105 seven year olds who thought that transition to the junior school was a big enough step without this. We appeal for common sense to prevail and the 105 intake to be reinstated.”

A statement from Cheam Park Farm 105 campaigners: “We were overwhelmed by the offers of support from the parents; we are going to continue our fight to get all 105 children into Cheam Park Farm Junior School, and would like to thank all those parents who attended our meeting.”

An admissions forum will meet at the Civic Offices on Monday morning to discuss the rules. Parents are expected to protest at the offices ahead of the meeting.