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The Prince of Wales School
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HH
Community school for ages 2–9 in Dorchester. Mixed intake.
The Prince of Wales School is a community primary school in Dorchester, Dorset, teaching ages 2 to 9 with nursery classes. It has around 155 pupils, special classes and SEN provision for physical disability. Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection (2018), so that view is dated.
The school says its vision is to create a climate where learners are welcomed and enabled to achieve their potential. It uses the phrase "Where we are all inspired to learn" and emphasises partnership between home and school.
Ages 2–9 · Primary
156 pupils · On roll
Community school · Mixed