The Prince of Wales 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: http://www.princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-9) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
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%
- PD - Physical Disability
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.
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