The Woodroffe School Catchment Area
The Woodroffe School is a foundation secondary school in Lyme Regis, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 978 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
978
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Woodroffe School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Woodroffe 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.
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 →The Woodroffe School — School Information
- Full address
- Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113901
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Woodroffe School
Is The Woodroffe School oversubscribed? ▾
The Woodroffe School is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Woodroffe School? ▾
Admission to The Woodroffe 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 The Woodroffe School cover? ▾
The Woodroffe School is a secondary school in Lyme Regis, Dorset, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Woodroffe School? ▾
The Woodroffe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.