The Prince of Wales School
Details
| Age Range | 4-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Maiden Castle Road, DT1 2HH |
| School Website | www.princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1305257120 |
| URN | 113747 |
School Census
| Total | 159 |
| Girls/Boys | 71/88 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.7%/55.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 14 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/06/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/06/2018 | Good |
| 13/02/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/06/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/02/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 143 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.67% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 155 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.55% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 140 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 149 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.83% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 143 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed
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Dorchester Middle School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Queen's Avenue, , DT1 2HS