The Prince of Wales School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Prince of Wales School
Address: Maiden Castle Road
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT1 2HH
Country: 100041115815
Telephone Number: 01305 257120
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gary Spracklen
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 158 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.6%

SEN Provisions

  • PD - Physical Disability

Location and administration

URN: 113747
DfE Number: 838/2262
UKPRN: 10080168
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001031)
Electoral Ward: Dorchester Poundbury (E05012697)

Easting & Northing: 368002E, 89534N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 18.7" N 2° 27' 15.73" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPG4W+37

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Paul Andrews - Governor. Appointed on 26 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 October 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Brown - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 September 2023.
  • Mr Martin Butcher - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Emily Kay Hutchings - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2024.
  • Mrs Emma Louise Moysey - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
  • Mrs Julia Nineham - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Adam Perry - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 September 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Miss Suzanne Rideout - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2026.
  • Mr Gordon Scott - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2026.
  • Mr Gary Andrew Spracklen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Jack Welch - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.