Dothill Primary School Catchment Area
Dothill Primary School is a foundation primary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 373 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
373
Pupils
420
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Dothill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Dothill Primary School?
The catchment area for Dothill Primary 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 siblings. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Dothill Primary School is set by Telford and Wrekin and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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.
Find Telford and Wrekin catchment area documents →Dothill Primary School: 420 places, 89% filled: places available
Dothill Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 373 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 27.1% of pupils at Dothill Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Telford and Wrekin.
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 →
Dothill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Severn Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3JB
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135496
Other Primary Schools in Telford
If Dothill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Telford are the next closest alternatives.
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 8EP
High Ercall Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TF6 6AF
Lawley Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TF4 2PR
Wombridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 6AN
Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 7AH
Holmer Lake Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TF3 1LD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Dothill Primary 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.
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions: Dothill Primary School
What is the catchment area for Dothill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Dothill Primary 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 siblings. 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 Dothill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Dothill Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 373 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Telford and Wrekin.
What is the admissions policy for Dothill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Dothill Primary School is managed by Telford and Wrekin. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Dothill Primary School cover? ▾
Dothill Primary School is a primary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dothill Primary School? ▾
Dothill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.