Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
100%
Capacity
180
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Telford and Wrekin community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 180 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Boddy, it falls under Telford and Wrekin local authority.
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 33 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Netball, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Telford and Wrekin, Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Baldwin Webb Avenue, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF2 8EP |
| Headteacher | Caroline Boddy |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.4% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 180 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed33
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Baldwin Webb Avenue, Telford
Telford and Wrekin, TF2 8EP
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