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The Woodroffe School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Daniel Watts

location_onLyme Regis, DT7 3LX

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,042

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Attainment 8

51.4

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Dorset

#778 of 3,216 nationally

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The Woodroffe School is a Foundation school secondary school in Lyme Regis, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Woodroffe School is a foundation school in Lyme Regis, Dorset, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 978 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.4, placing the school #1 in Dorset and #778 of 3,216 nationally. 54.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 46.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 6.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

54.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.7%

Entering EBacc81.50%

EBacc APS4.83

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77.60%

EBacc APS4.77

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS4.81

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS5.14

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS5.22

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS5.26

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.2%

Achieving A*–A24.1%

Achieving A*–B46.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.6%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

108

Retention rate94.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 December 2023

Inspection Report

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11 November 2013

Inspection Report

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15 September 2011

Inspection Report

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11 May 2010

Inspection Report

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25 March 2009

Inspection Report

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27 February 2008

Inspection Report

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23 November 2005

Inspection Report

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27 March 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-12-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2011-09-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-03-25

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(33 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 978 pupils. During this period, there were 56 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	978	56	5.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	979	71	7.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,017	106	10.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,020	96	9.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,022	69	6.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,037	88	8.5%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,042	58	5.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,042	51	4.9%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,079	38	3.5%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,082	47	4.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,088	15	1.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,065	11	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,071	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,071	2	0.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,071	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,071	5	0.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,070	6	0.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,058	17	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,058	12	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,065	20	1.9%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,031	15	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,038	21	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,049	14	1.3%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,036	28	2.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,037	16	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,038	13	1.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

44.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

50.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

6.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree19%

disagree19%

strongly disagree38%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree31%

disagree38%

strongly disagree19%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree6%

disagree31%

strongly disagree38%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree13%

agree19%

disagree50%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree13%

disagree50%

strongly disagree19%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree13%

agree31%

disagree44%

strongly disagree13%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree69%

strongly disagree6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree13%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree19%

disagree31%

strongly disagree25%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes31%

no69%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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