Dothill Primary School
URN: 135496 • Telford TF1 3JB
Overview
- Name
- Dothill Primary School
- URN
- 135496
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Thomas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952386870
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Severn Drive, Telford TF1 3JB
Summary
Dothill Primary School, located in Telford, is a foundation school that serves a mixed-gender population of 373 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in their vision of being 'Ready, Respect, Safe', which guides their daily activities and interactions.
The curriculum at Dothill is designed to be inspiring and carefully sequenced, with a strong emphasis on reading as the foundation for learning. The school prioritises emotional and mental health, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges. Key drivers of the educational experience include wellbeing, oracy, inclusion, enrichment, and physical activity, all aimed at expanding children's minds and preparing them for life beyond primary education.
Dothill Primary values strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising them as integral members of the school community. The active parents’ association fosters connections between home and school, promoting diversity and inclusivity to enrich the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Dothill is designed to be inspiring and carefully sequenced, with a strong emphasis on reading as the foundation for learning. The school prioritises emotional and mental health, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges. Key drivers of the educational experience include wellbeing, oracy, inclusion, enrichment, and physical activity, all aimed at expanding children's minds and preparing them for life beyond primary education.
Dothill Primary values strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising them as integral members of the school community. The active parents’ association fosters connections between home and school, promoting diversity and inclusivity to enrich the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News and Events » (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- PTA Friends (calendar)
- School Facebook Page (calendar)
- School Letters (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 373
- Boys
- 182
- Girls
- 191
- FSM %
- 27.10
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 373 | 182 | 191 | 420 | 27.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 383 | 184 | 199 | 560 | 23.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 349 | 169 | 180 | 560 | 19.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 349 | 169 | 180 | 560 | 19.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 326 | 163 | 163 | 560 | 19.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 359 | 179 | 180 | 560 | 15.60 |
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