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Lytchett Minster School

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Lytchett Minster School

Post Green Road, Purbeck, Poole, BH16 6JD

Foundation school · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.9%
Basics 9-5
47.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.546.4
2023/2448.446.4
2024/2546.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.050.00
2023/24+0.380.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
19.4%
EBacc APS
3.86
EBacc 9-5
10.3%
EBacc 9-4
14.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.38
A*-A Grades
20.5%
A*-B Grades
53.4%
AAB+ %
3.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 139 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Millie College
2.22 km away · Special post 16 institution
The Cornerstone Academy
4.86 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Corfe Hills School
4.88 km away · Academy converter
Good
Parkstone Grammar School
5.08 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Lockyer's Middle School
5.15 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Lytchett Minster School

Lytchett Minster School is a secondary school in Poole, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 1,590 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Post Green Road, Poole, BH16 6JD | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lytchett Minster School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lytchett Minster School

What is Lytchett Minster School's Ofsted rating?
Lytchett Minster School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Lytchett Minster School's latest exam results?
Lytchett Minster School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Lytchett Minster School located?
Lytchett Minster School is a secondary school in Poole, Dorset (BH16 6JD).
How many pupils attend Lytchett Minster School?
Lytchett Minster School has around 1,590 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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