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The Prince of Wales School
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.0 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
156
Capacity
150
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary school stands out as a positive choice for families. The LocaleIQ score of 79.0 indicates it performs better than 79% of schools, suggesting a strong reputation in the community. However, limited published data on academic performance makes it important for parents to consider visiting and engaging with the school directly to gather more insights.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
White Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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50.70456, -2.45449 · DT1 2HH
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113747
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Prince of Wales School rated by Ofsted?
The Prince of Wales School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is The Prince of Wales School a good school?
The Prince of Wales School scores 79.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Prince of Wales School?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Prince of Wales School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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