Admission to the Dogsthorpe Academy

The Dogsthorpe Academy provides for the needs of children within the 7 to 11 age range who live in Dogsthorpe and the surrounding area.

Pupils will be admitted at the age of 7+ without reference to ability or aptitude using the criteria set out in this policy.  Admission to our Academy is not dependent on any ‘voluntary’ contribution.

Admissions Numbers

• 90 for pupils in Year 3

For admission to Year 3 in September, parents should apply using the Peterborough City Council’s (PCC) Admission process.  Application forms must be completed and returned direct to the Council. 

For all other in-year admissions, please contact the LA Admissions team.

Click here to apply online or ring PCC on 01733 747474 or 864007 and ask for the Admissions Team.  You can also email them on admissions@peterborough.gov.uk

* Please read our Admissions policies below.

Further information is available in the DfE Schools Admissions Code.

Appeals

If a parent/carer's application for a place at the Academy is unsuccessful, they have the right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel.

Parents/carers should submit their appeal, in writing and giving their reasons for appeal, via the online appeal form on the PCC website. Please visit this Appeals website for more information about deadlines and to complete the form.

Please contact the Academy office on 01733 343581 if you have any queries regarding your child’s admission.

Further information is available in the DfE School Admissions Appeals Code.