The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.4
7.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 978
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Daniel Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
November 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Woodroffe School a selective school?
No. The Woodroffe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Woodroffe School's Ofsted rating?
The Woodroffe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Woodroffe School?
The Woodroffe School currently has 978 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Woodroffe School take?
The Woodroffe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Woodroffe School?
The Woodroffe School is in Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Woodroffe School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Woodroffe School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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