The Prince of Wales School
URN: 113747 • Dorchester DT1 2HH
Overview
- Name
- The Prince of Wales School
- URN
- 113747
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Spracklen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01305257120
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester DT1 2HH
Summary
The Prince of Wales School, located in Dorchester, Dorset, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 156 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 150. The school aims to foster a welcoming environment where all learners can achieve their potential, promoting a vision of confident and enthusiastic learners who are encouraged to develop their abilities fully.
The school operates from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with additional phased entry from 8:45 AM and options for breakfast and after-school clubs. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive, supporting the diverse needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents have the right to withdraw their children from certain classes, such as Religious Education, to align with their beliefs.
The Prince of Wales School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The school actively works to eliminate discrimination and foster good relationships among all members of the school community, ensuring a respectful and inclusive atmosphere.
The school operates from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with additional phased entry from 8:45 AM and options for breakfast and after-school clubs. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive, supporting the diverse needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents have the right to withdraw their children from certain classes, such as Religious Education, to align with their beliefs.
The Prince of Wales School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The school actively works to eliminate discrimination and foster good relationships among all members of the school community, ensuring a respectful and inclusive atmosphere.
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- School Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Statutory Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policy Documents (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 156 | 81 | 75 | 150 | 12.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 157 | 80 | 77 | 150 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 158 | 88 | 70 | 150 | 9.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 158 | 88 | 70 | 9.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 157 | 93 | 64 | 8.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 158 | 90 | 68 | 7.00 |
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