Lytchett Minster School

A good foundation school school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lytchett Minster School.

Poole, BH166JD Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 June 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Post Green Road
Purbeck
Poole, BH166JD
Phone
1202622413
Website
lytchett.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113863
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Post Green Road, Purbeck, Poole, BH16 6JD
Website
www.lytchett.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1,650 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,526
Free School Meals
18.6% (284 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
130 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.0 (+23.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.4 (+8.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.38 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
85 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
170
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,526 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Film / Video / Television Production (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(26 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Safe and caring learning environment High expectations of staff and students Pursue excellence and outstanding academic outcomes through excellent teaching and learning Prepare young people for adulthood and the world of work Play a positive role in the local community Confident, independent, ambitious, resilient, well-rounded young adults Love of learning and lifelong learning Hard work Responsible, caring and tolerant citizens Embrace British values and respect others and their cultures Physical and mental wellbeing Character, perseverance and resilience; self-regulation

Head Teacher's Message

Headmaster Andrew Mead highlights Lytchett Minster as a successful, popular comprehensive school with a good OFSTED rating, a strong ethos of high standards and care, a broad curriculum, extensive extra-curricular opportunities, and a welcoming invitation to visit the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rainbow Alliance Club Brilliant Club

Facilities

Gainsford Theatre Sports Centre Library

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Three-year Key Stage 3 Four option subjects at Key Stage 4 with EBACC option GCSE and vocational qualifications at Key Stage 4 A-levels and BTEC Level 3 qualifications at Key Stage 5 Wide range of after-school revision sessions Lytchett values and emphasis on reading across the curriculum Brilliant Club participation for able students; Lytchett Lecture Series Extensive library resources (KS3 library with over 10,000 books) Active DofE programme and Rainbow Alliance involvement

SEND Provision

SEND Information for Parents; contact SSC via the school telephone number 01202 622413; SENDCo: Mrs Kirsty Cowley [email protected]; Deputy SENDCo: Mrs Julia Simmonds [email protected]; SEND Information for Parents 2025-26

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