The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 500
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Vernon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6DY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lytchett Matravers Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lytchett Matravers Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lytchett Matravers Primary School?
Lytchett Matravers Primary School currently has 500 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lytchett Matravers Primary School take?
Lytchett Matravers Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lytchett Matravers Primary School?
Lytchett Matravers Primary School is in Poole, BH16 6DY, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lytchett Matravers Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lytchett Matravers Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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