156
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
12%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Local authorityDorset
PhasePrimary
School typeMaintained school
Pupil : teacher ratio21.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Prince of Wales School · Primary · Dorset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
156
Pupil : teacher ratio
21.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
12%
SEN
31%
Overall absence
5%
Persistent absence
12%
Contact
Address
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HH
Local authority
Dorset
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 156 | 21.7 | 31% | 2% | 12% | 5% | 12% |
| 2023/24 | 157 | 22.5 | 25% | 2% | 9% | 5% | 10% |
| 2022/23 | 159 | 24.1 | 24% | 6% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| 2021/22 | 158 | 29.2 | 27% | 3% | 9% | 4% | 6% |
| 2020/21 | 157 | 28.0 | 18% | 4% | 8% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 157 | 23.4 | 20% | 6% | 10% | 3% | 6% |
| 2017/18 | 155 | 24.2 | 15% | 4% | 12% | 3% | 4% |
| 2016/17 | 158 | 27.2 | 16% | 4% | 8% | 4% | 7% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.