The Prince of Wales School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT1 2HH · Dorset
#215 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2140 of 15,697 nationally
About The Prince of Wales School
The Prince of Wales School is a local authority primary located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 156 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 80.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 215th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 156; capacity filled 104%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; The Prince of Wales School ranks 6th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)10.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Prince of Wales School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 156
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near The Prince of Wales School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
2,014 students · 430 m away
Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
527 students · 581 m away
Damers First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
475 students · 1.4 km away
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
714 students · 1.6 km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students · 1.8 km away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students · 1.8 km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 1.8 km away
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
148 students · 3.1 km away
Dorset Studio School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students · 3.8 km away
Broadmayne First School and Nursery
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
139 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ashchurch Primary School
Tewkesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
South Petherton Junior School
South Petherton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
156 students
Bishopsteignton School
Teignmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
157 students
Thrupp School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
Picklenash Junior School
Newent · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
157 students
St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
153 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Prince of Wales School a good school?
The Prince of Wales School has a Success Index (England) of 80.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #215 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Prince of Wales School rank in South West?
The Prince of Wales School ranks #215 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2140 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Prince of Wales School?
The Prince of Wales School had 156 students in 2025.
Is The Prince of Wales School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Prince of Wales School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Prince of Wales School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Prince of Wales School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.