The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 255 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 143 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,590
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Andrew Mead (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lytchett Minster School a selective school?
No. Lytchett Minster School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lytchett Minster School's Ofsted rating?
Lytchett Minster School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lytchett Minster School?
Lytchett Minster School currently has 1,590 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lytchett Minster School take?
Lytchett Minster School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lytchett Minster School?
Lytchett Minster School is in Poole, BH16 6JD, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lytchett Minster School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lytchett Minster School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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