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The Woodroffe School

Dorset, DT7 3LXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
Progress 8
+0.19
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
102 1st-choice / 110 places
Ranking
#1,104
of 3,141 nationally

About The Woodroffe School

The Woodroffe School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.19 stands well above the Dorset local authority average of -0.09, placing it comfortably in positive territory compared with most other secondary schools in the area. That gap of nearly three-tenths of a grade per subject means pupils here typically achieve better outcomes than their peers across the county. The school ranks sixth out of 20 state secondaries in Dorset on this measure, putting it in the top third locally and in the top 35% nationally. Its Attainment 8 score of 51 is solid, and 75.9% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 60.3% reaching the stronger grade 5 benchmark. The school also has a strong EBacc entry rate of 77.6%, well above the national average, though the proportion actually achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above drops to 34.5%.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressUplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LX
HeadteacherDaniel Watts
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils978
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
School Capacity978 / 1,050 (93% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
ICT SuiteScience LabsAstro TurfTheatreTennis CourtsDining HallLibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolSports HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

DanceRoundersNetballRowingCross CountryCricketGymnasticsSwimmingMartial ArtsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirModel United NationsFilm ClubOrchestraChessDebateDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Woodroffe School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.