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Dorchester, Dorset
The Prince of Wales School
The Prince of Wales School is a community school in Dorchester, Dorset. The school has 156 pupils on roll.
Community school Primary Ages 2–9 156 PupilsURN 113747
Ofsted Report
Inspected June 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionOutstanding
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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How this school compares to national averages
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KS2 RWM Expected
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Reading Expected
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Maths Expected
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Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
94.4%↓ 0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
21.7↓ -1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
12.2%↓ -12pp
Free School Meals
156 / 150
104%
Capacity
About
School overview
The Prince of Wales School is a community school in Dorchester, Dorset. The school has 156 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Gary Spracklen
Age Range
2 — 9
School Hours
09:00 – 13:25
Telephone
01305257120
Website
Address
Dorchester, DT1 2HH
Local Authority
Dorset
The School Day
09:00
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
13:25
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 15 available
Art
Basketball
Computing
Cooking
Dance
Drama
Fencing
Football
French
Gardening
Music
Reading
Science
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Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Polo Shirt
Socks
Trousers
Colours
Green
Navy Blue
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Shorts
Sweatshirt
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