The Prince of Wales School Catchment Area
The Prince of Wales School is a community primary school in Dorchester, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–9
Age range
156
Pupils
150
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
The Prince of Wales School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Prince of Wales School is set by Dorset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →The Prince of Wales School — School Information
- Full address
- Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HH
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Free school meals
- 12.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113747
Other Primary Schools in Dorchester
If The Prince of Wales School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dorchester are the next closest alternatives.
Broadmayne First School Catchment Area
Community school · DT2 8PH
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DT2 7LA
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DT2 0AX
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 0JP
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 9AU
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 9LW
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Prince of Wales School
Is The Prince of Wales School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Prince of Wales School currently has 156 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Prince of Wales School? ▾
Admission to The Prince of Wales School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Prince of Wales School cover? ▾
The Prince of Wales School is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Prince of Wales School? ▾
The Prince of Wales School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.