The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Gary Spracklen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Thomas Hardye School
Secondary · 430m away
Dorchester Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 581m away
Penwithen School
Special school · 1.2km away
Dorchester Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Damers First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Independent · 1.8km away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Prince of Wales School's Ofsted rating?
The Prince of Wales School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Prince of Wales School?
The Prince of Wales School currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Prince of Wales School take?
The Prince of Wales School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Prince of Wales School?
The Prince of Wales School is in Dorchester, DT1 2HH, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Prince of Wales School have a sixth form?
No, The Prince of Wales School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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