Lytchett Minster School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster, BH16 6JD |
| School Website | www.lytchett.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1202622413 |
| URN | 113863 |
School Census
| Total | 1549 |
| Girls/Boys | 793/756 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.2%/48.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 245 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/06/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/06/2013 | Good |
| 09/12/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/12/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 February 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 09 May 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 11 June 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 09 December 2009 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 15 April 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 01 May 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 November 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 15.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.38 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | 20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.88 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.22 |
| Progress 8 | 0.32 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 248 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 510 |
| As first preference | 307 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 245 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 469 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 256 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 253 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 487 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 246 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 440 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 253 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 245 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 581 |
| As first preference | 323 |
| As second preference | 157 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 467 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 257 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 427 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 507 |
| As first preference | 286 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 415 |
| As first preference | 239 |
| As second preference | 125 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 95 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 241 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 84% |
| no | 16% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |