Explore other schools in this area
See every school around DT7 3LX on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
The Woodroffe School
Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LX, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.6 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
978
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 25% nationally. Seventy-five percent of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and a significant 38% progress to top-third universities. While the school shows strengths in academic achievement and university progression, prospective parents may want to consider the overall context of the school's performance in relation to local options.
Explore this location
Start from postcode DT7 3LX — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around The Woodroffe School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 6 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.4 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 82% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
Loading map…
50.73027, -2.94885 · DT7 3LX
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113901
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.woodroffe.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Woodroffe School rated by Ofsted?
The Woodroffe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2023.
Is The Woodroffe School a good school?
The Woodroffe School scores 65.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Woodroffe School in GCSEs?
The Woodroffe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.4. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near DT7 3LX?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near DT7 3LX with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.