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The Woodroffe School
Goodgraded 06/12/2023Ages 11–18978 pupilsNone
The Woodroffe School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Lyme Regis, within the Dorset local authority. The school has around 978 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/12/2023, The Woodroffe School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.9 and 62% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Lyme Regis can view The Woodroffe School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/12/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 851.4
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
EBacc entry82%
EBacc average point score4.83
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.3
Value added+0.03Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Lyme Regis
All schools in Lyme Regis →Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 miSt Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme RegisRequires Improvement · 0.7 miCharmouth Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.1 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, AxminsterGood · 3.9 mi
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