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 for September,  parents should apply using the Peterborough City Council’s Admission process.  Applications 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 on-line or ring PCC on 01733 747474 or 864007 and ask for the Admissions Team.  You can also email them on admissions@peterborough.gov.uk

Appeals

There is right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel for unsuccessful applicants relating to admissions at age 5 (statutory school age) or above. Appeals should be made, in writing, within twenty (20) school days of the date of refusal to:

Admissions Team
Peterborough City Council
Children’s Services
Bayard Place
Broadway
Peterborough
PE1 1FB

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