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Lytchett Minster School
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- Lytchett Minster and Upton BH16 6JD
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students have good attitudes to learning and behave well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers create a positive climate for learning.
Current Educational Practices: Robust selection processes and high-quality staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Quality of teaching is good but not outstanding in Key Stage 3 and 4.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school has excellent provision for reading and offers various enrichment opportunities.
Communication: High expectations communicated clearly, parents hold the school in high regard.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents value the commitment and dedication of leaders.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Clear policies on behaviour that are subtle and effective.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High levels of ambition, improved progress, quality of teaching enhanced.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students recognize the importance of staying safe; comprehensive guidance provided.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Mature and responsible students, respect each other and facilities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Enrichment opportunities in the sixth form and main school.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Rich and varied curriculum supports balance.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form prepares students well for university, training, and work.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEN students making good progress, supported well.
Subjects Offered: The sixth form offers a variety of courses, including BTEC, AS, and A level.
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Lytchett Minster School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 1526 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is an honour to present you to our fantastic school.
Comprehensive school Lytchett Minster is very successful and well-liked, and it has a sizable, flourishing sixth form.
We recently received a "good" rating from OFSTED (May 2017).
Our goal at Lytchett is to give every student the tools they need to lead successful, responsible, active, happy, and meaningful lives, regardless of their social, economic, or ethnic background or perceived "abilities" upon arrival.
At Lytchett, we take great pride in maintaining excellent standards.
At Lytchett, students receive excellent care.
Our exceptional test results, especially in the sixth form, where our A-level grades match favourably with the finest in the nation, show the quality of teaching and learning.
We provide a varied and well-rounded curriculum.
We want our pupils to graduate from Lytchett as educated, well-rounded, polite, intelligent young adults who love aesthetics and are aware of the wonders of contemporary science and technology. They should also be highly read and numerate.
Students are urged to completely engage in the school's extracurricular activities and athletic programmes.
I strongly encourage you to stop by the school in person and take a look around our lovely campus.
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Comprehensive school Lytchett Minster is very successful and well-liked, and it has a sizable, flourishing sixth form.
We recently received a "good" rating from OFSTED (May 2017).
Our goal at Lytchett is to give every student the tools they need to lead successful, responsible, active, happy, and meaningful lives, regardless of their social, economic, or ethnic background or perceived "abilities" upon arrival.
At Lytchett, we take great pride in maintaining excellent standards.
At Lytchett, students receive excellent care.
Our exceptional test results, especially in the sixth form, where our A-level grades match favourably with the finest in the nation, show the quality of teaching and learning.
We provide a varied and well-rounded curriculum.
We want our pupils to graduate from Lytchett as educated, well-rounded, polite, intelligent young adults who love aesthetics and are aware of the wonders of contemporary science and technology. They should also be highly read and numerate.
Students are urged to completely engage in the school's extracurricular activities and athletic programmes.
I strongly encourage you to stop by the school in person and take a look around our lovely campus.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 34% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.20% | - | 15.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 30.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 2.31 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.21% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 34.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 2.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.62% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 6 | 18.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 3 | 30.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 18.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 9 | 6.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 9 | 10.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 2.27 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 76.94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 26.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 38.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 9 | 23.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 4 | 37.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 20.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 8.93% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 2 | 13.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 78.06% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 61% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 24% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 35.65% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.24% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.47% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 37.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 23.07% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.39% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 12.11% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 63.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 23.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 41.56% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.56% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.31% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.97 | 31.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.51 | 30.99 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.20% | 12.05% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 148 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 45.86% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.43% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.02 | 37.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.57 | 37.55 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 18.72% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 114 | 176 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 48.69% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 29.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.85% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.15 | 28.56 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.93 1 | 28.14 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 10.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 128 | 187 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 45.92% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 32.42% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.52 7 | 27.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.99 2 | 27.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 11.45% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 41.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.92% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.08% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.96 | 27.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.32 | 28.75 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.4% | 12.01% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 33 | 44.33% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 7.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 28.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 5.33% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lytchett Minster School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
