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The Prince of Wales School

Dorset, DT1 2HHPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
2.0×
Oversubscribed
61 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Prince of Wales School

The Prince of Wales School in Dorset received a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in June 2025, but the detail beneath that headline is what really stands out. While the overall effectiveness was not formally judged on this occasion, inspectors awarded Outstanding marks in three separate categories: early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were both rated Good. This is a small primary school with 156 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 150, and it caters for children from age 2 up to 9. The school’s most informative exam metric is the local authority average for Key Stage 2, which sits at 56. While the school’s own KS2 results are not provided in the data, the fact that it operates in a local authority where only three out of 119 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating suggests that this school’s performance is above the norm in several key areas.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMaiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
HeadteacherGary Spracklen
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils156
Free School Meals (FSM)12.2%
School Capacity156 / 150 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketDanceRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:30-17:00

Source: princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prince of Wales School

The Prince of Wales School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.