Nursery Admission
Nursery places are allocated in accordance with the academies admission criteria. Please note that admission to our nursery does not guarantee your child will be admitted to the reception class for their primary education.
To register your child for a nursery place, please visit main reception (please bring a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate).
Reception Admission
Reception places are allocated in accordance with the academies admission criteria.
The Local Authority administer the admissions process on behalf of the academy.
To apply for a school place for your child, please visit the Local Authority admissions website online at
https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/schools-admissions
When you apply for a place online, you will receive an email confirmation to confirm receipt of your application.
If you do not have internet access, you can visit any of the Local Authorities Customer Service points or alternatively, you can request a paper application by calling 0191 520 5553.
In Year Admission
From time to time, parents may wish to transfer their child to Dame Dorothy Primary from another school. To arrange a visit please contact the main office directly on 01912505525 or email DDoffice@NLLT.co.uk
To apply for a transfer, you must collect a Transfer Form from your child’s current school. The completed form should be handed in to your child’s current school office who will then forward the relevant paperwork to Sunderland City Council’s Admissions Service to process.
Admissions Policy