The Woodroffe School
URN: 113901 • Lyme Regis DT7 3LX
Overview
- Name
- The Woodroffe School
- URN
- 113901
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 80.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Watts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01297442232
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3LX
Summary
The Woodroffe School, located in Lyme Regis, Dorset, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrollment of 978 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school prides itself on a tradition of academic excellence, with 75% of students achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and Maths, and 55% securing a grade 5 or higher in the same subjects in 2025. These results consistently exceed national averages, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards.
Beyond academics, The Woodroffe School emphasizes a holistic approach to student development. It offers comprehensive pastoral support and a diverse extracurricular programme, fostering a safe and welcoming learning environment. The school encourages resilience and determination among its students, preparing them for both academic challenges and broader life experiences.
The Woodroffe School values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, recognizing their crucial role in student success. Regular communication and engagement with families are integral to the school’s ethos, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Beyond academics, The Woodroffe School emphasizes a holistic approach to student development. It offers comprehensive pastoral support and a diverse extracurricular programme, fostering a safe and welcoming learning environment. The school encourages resilience and determination among its students, preparing them for both academic challenges and broader life experiences.
The Woodroffe School values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, recognizing their crucial role in student success. Regular communication and engagement with families are integral to the school’s ethos, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Thomas Hardye School (79.4)
- The Blandford School (79.1)
- Ferndown Upper School (78.3)
- Beaminster School (75.1)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 978 | 466 | 512 | 1050 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1020 | 493 | 527 | 1050 | 17.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1082 | 507 | 575 | 1050 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1082 | 507 | 575 | 1050 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1071 | 502 | 569 | 1050 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1071 | 506 | 565 | 1050 | 8.00 |
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