Dothill Primary School, Telford
Dothill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Telford, part of The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 33rd-highest of the 40 schools in Telford with published results, and 11,625th of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Telford and Wrekin (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Dothill Primary School in detail
Dothill Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Telford and Wrekin
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Dothill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in Telford and Wrekin and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Dothill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Dothill Primary School as their first choice and 137 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Dothill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dothill Primary School are Wrekin View Primary School (0.4 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 88% reading, 81% maths); St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 76% maths); and Apley Wood Primary Academy (1 mile, 68% reading, 62% maths).
Dothill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Wrekin View Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Peter's Bratton Church of England AcademyApley Wood Primary Academy
The trust
Dothill Primary School is one of 2 schools run by The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
In 2026, 73 pupils (21.3%) received SEN support and 6 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grinshill (adjacent), 230 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Dothill Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Dothill Primary School are Charlton School (0.4 miles) and Ercall Wood Academy (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a school where everyone has a voice. Pupils are happy to come to school because they feel valued and safe. Some pupils join the school partway through the year. These pupils settle quickly because everyone makes them feel welcome.
The school has high expectations in all aspects of school life. The motto of 'ready, respectful and safe' is central to the school's approach to behaviour. Pupils understand the school's expectations and why these rules are important. They know that if there are any problems, such as bullying, staff will sort these out straightaway. The curriculum is ambitious, and teachers ensure learning is interesting and engaging. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same rich curriculum as their peers. As a result, pupils love coming to school and achieve well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders have designed a curriculum that is broad and ambitious. They have made thoughtful choices about the knowledge and concepts they want pupils to know in depth. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with SEND, achieve well because they enjoy learning this well-designed and challenging curriculum.
There is a strong reading curriculum. Teachers are well trained and ensure pupils learn to read from the start. Staff check regularly to make sure that any gaps in learning are identified. They use information from these checks to ensure pupils quickly get the help they need. Consequently, pupils become confident and fluent readers. Pupils learn about a wide range of books and authors, which inspires their own love of reading. In writing, however, the curriculum for younger pupils is not as effective. This means that some pupils are not developing their spelling and use of grammar as well as they could.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
24.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Dothill Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Dothill Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
362 pupils
490 places
128 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Telford
Across Telford and Wrekin council
Places available
2,419
Applications
2,124
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Telford and Wrekin council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
73
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
23.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
342
Total Pupils
160
Boys
182
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,170
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,266
Per pupil
£2252k
Total funding
£148k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
15.9%
Persistent absence
353
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Dothill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Dothill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Dothill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Dothill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Dothill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dothill Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Dothill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Dothill Primary School is oversubscribed, Telford and Wrekin allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Dothill Primary School?
Dothill Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 490 places.
How big are the classes at Dothill Primary School?
Classes at Dothill Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Dothill Primary School?
Dothill Primary School has around 342 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Dothill Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Dothill Primary School in 2024/25. 15.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Dothill Primary School?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin's coordinated admissions process, naming Dothill Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Dothill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dothill Primary School?
Dothill Primary School is at Severn Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3JB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)