Admissions Policy
We follow Telford and Wrekin Council's admission arrangements for all cohorts (reception to Year 6). Our admission number for all year groups is 60. Please click on the links below for our policies and for access to Telford and Wrekin Council's admissions folder.
Dothill Primary School Admissions Policy for 2025-26
Dothill Primary School Admissions Policy for 2026-27
Admission for EYFS (reception) Children each September
The closing date for applications for a reception school place for your child is 15th January. If your child has an EHCP, then the closing date is 31st October.
For more information and to apply for a reception place from September please click on the following link:
National offer day takes place in April and parents are notified by Telford and Wrekin Council if they have been offered a place at our school. We first contact families by email towards the end of May with our admissions information and add updates to this page.
September 2025 EYFS (Reception) Children
The children will start school full-time in September, there will not be staggered start days/times.
Here are copies of the documents for EYFS new starters for September 2025:
EYFS new intake letter 2025/26
Everything you need can also be found on the website here, along with other important information on attendance, uniform/name tags, school meals, etc: Information for in year starters | Dothill Primary School.
Open Days for EYFS Starters
We will be holding 3 open days for prospective parents to view the school (reception intake 2026-2027). No need to book in advance, just turn up on the day! Please park on the road and walk to the pedestrian entry gate (left hand side) where our Head Teacher, Mrs Thomas, will meet you. We look forward to seeing you.
- Monday 20th October 2025 at 10:00am
- Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 2:00pm
- Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 5:00pm
In-year transfers
If you are thinking of sending your child to our school as part of an in-year transfer, please complete the Telford and Wrekin Council In Year Transfer form which is on their website (link below). The Admission's Department will notify parents of the outcome of their application.
https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20026/school_admissions/281/in_year_admissions
In all year groups, places are offered to applicants in order of the published over subscription criteria detailed in the primary school booklet on Telford and Wrekin Council's website, and as per our current Admissions Policy.
Admissions for secondary schools (Y6 to Y7 transfer) each September
The closing date for applications for a school place for your child (via T&WC website) is 31st October for Y7 secondary places.
Dothill Pre-School and Childcare
Dothill Pre-School and Childcare is based on the school site and offers before school, after school, and holiday care for our primary school children, as well as offering pre-school care for children aged 2-4. Please click on the following link for more information and contact details.