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Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

207

Pupils

240

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

The catchment area for Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is managed by Telford and Wrekin and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 240 places, 86% filled: places available

Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 207 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 55.6% of pupils at Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Telford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Telford and Wrekin publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Telford and Wrekin school admissions →

Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School: School Information

Full address
Leonard Close, Winifreds Drive, Telford, TF2 8BH
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
55.6% of pupils
DfE URN
123473

Other Primary Schools in Telford

If Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Telford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Telford and Wrekin

Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Telford and Wrekin. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School

What is the catchment area for Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

The catchment area for Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School oversubscribed?

Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 207 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Telford and Wrekin.

What is the admissions policy for Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School cover?

Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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