The Prince of Wales School

Details

Age Range4-9 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressMaiden Castle Road, DT1 2HH
URN113747

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.41%
Total Applications154
As First Preference41
As second preference76
As third preference37
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.25%
Total Applications143
As First Preference35
As second preference78
As third preference30
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers28
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.67%
Total Applications155
As First Preference50
As second preference73
As third preference32
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.55%
Total Applications148
As First Preference45
As second preference68
As third preference35
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.50%
Total Applications154
As First Preference45
As second preference66
As third preference43
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.47%
Total Applications125
As First Preference44
As second preference51
As third preference30
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.40%
Total Applications140
As First Preference42
As second preference60
As third preference38
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.47%
Total Applications144
As First Preference44
As second preference71
As third preference29
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.43%
Total Applications149
As First Preference43
As second preference64
As third preference42
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.53%
Total Applications141
As First Preference46
As second preference65
As third preference30
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.83%
Total Applications143
As First Preference55
As second preference57
As third preference31
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree14%
disagree0%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree82%
agree15%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree64%
agree28%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree3%
agree3%
disagree0%
strongly disagree3%
don't know13%
not applicable79%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree86%
agree14%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree53%
agree17%
disagree1%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
not applicable24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes26%
no74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree74%
agree16%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree68%
agree26%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree21%
disagree0%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree75%
agree22%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree76%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree19%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree72%
agree21%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin88.5%
white and asian ethnic origin4.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.9%
any other white background ethnic origin1.3%
african ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin84.9%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
white and asian ethnic origin4.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.5%
indian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

The Thomas Hardye School

(0.32 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Queen's Avenue, , DT1 2ET

Dorchester Middle School

(0.45 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed

Address: Queen's Avenue, , DT1 2HS