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Lytchett Minster School

State school · Poole, BH16 6JD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,526 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,526 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Dorset
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Andrew Mead


Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Upton Junior School 30 %
Lytchett Matravers Primary School 21 %
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 15 %
Other 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Hamworthy Park Junior School 7 %
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool 4 %
Bayside Academy 4 %
Oakdale Junior School 2 %
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School 2 %
Lockyer's Middle School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
63%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.


Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
75%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.62
LA avg.
32.94
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.


Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
93
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,526
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Post Green Road
Purbeck
Lytchett Minster
Poole
Dorset
BH16 6JD
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Telephone: 01202 622413

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.lytchett.org.uk

Local authority: Dorset

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School data & information Lytchett Minster School Post Green Road, Purbeck, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD
1,526 Pupil numbers
16 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
93 Number of teachers
26 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
75%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.40
LA avg.
44.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.38 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 252 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 250 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 249 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 119 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.62
LA avg.
32.94
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 15 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 20 A
Physics GCE A level 12 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 12 A
Mathematics GCE A level 26 A
History GCE A level 14 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 11 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 12 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 A
Chemistry GCE A level 10 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 C
Biology GCE A level 21 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 B
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 4 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Lytchett Minster School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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