SchoolScoresDothill Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust
Severn Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3JB
01952 386870 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 October 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Telford comparisons use the 25 of its 50 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Telford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 17th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 17th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Telford figures pool parents at the Telford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
58% — 6 points below the Telford and Wrekin average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Telford and Wrekin. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 56 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 137 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.1% | 30.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 19th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 40th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 11.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 34th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Telford. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 45th highest of 50 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.1 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 35th highest of 50 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 44th highest of 48 state primary schools in Telford. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Wrekin View Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Bratton CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Apley Wood Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millbrook Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Short Wood Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Allscott Meads Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadows Primary School and Nursery 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Lawrence CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dothill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dothill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 October 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Dothill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dothill Primary School?
84% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Dothill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dothill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 56 families put Dothill Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 56 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135496.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.