Lytchett Minster School Catchment Area
Lytchett Minster School is a foundation secondary school in Poole, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1590 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-19
Age range
1,590
Pupils
1,650
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Lytchett Minster School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lytchett Minster School?
The catchment area for Lytchett Minster School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Lytchett Minster School are allocated by Dorset using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Lytchett Minster School: 1650 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Lytchett Minster School has a published admission number of 1650 places. 1590 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1650, Dorset's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Poole.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Dorset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →
Lytchett Minster School: School Information
- Full address
- Post Green Road, Purbeck, Poole, BH16 6JD
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113863
Other Secondary Schools in Poole
If Lytchett Minster School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH15 3HY
St Aldhelm's Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH12 4HS
Parkstone Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 7EP
Poole Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 9JU
The Cornerstone Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH15 4BQ
Magna Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH17 8RE
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Lytchett Minster School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lytchett Minster School
What is the catchment area for Lytchett Minster School? ▾
The catchment area for Lytchett Minster School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Lytchett Minster School oversubscribed? ▾
Lytchett Minster School is operating close to its capacity of 1650 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Lytchett Minster School? ▾
Admission to Lytchett Minster School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Lytchett Minster School cover? ▾
Lytchett Minster School is a secondary school in Poole, Dorset, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lytchett Minster School? ▾
Lytchett Minster School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.