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Lytchett Minster School
Goodgraded 22/02/2023Ages 11–191,590 pupilsNone
Lytchett Minster School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Poole, within the Dorset local authority. The school has around 1,590 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/02/2023, Lytchett Minster School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.5 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Poole can view Lytchett Minster School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.2%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.8
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
EBacc entry19%
EBacc average point score3.86
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.4
Value added-0.02Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
Retention91%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Poole
All schools in Poole →Millie College1.4 miUpton Junior SchoolGood · 1.0 miUpton Infant SchoolGood · 1.0 miLytchett Matravers Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miYarrells Preparatory School1.3 miGraduately Developing Futures2.0 mi
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