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The Woodroffe School

Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX
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The Woodroffe School
Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX
978 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
18.20% FSM %
466 Boys
512 Girls
About The Woodroffe School

The Woodroffe School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 978 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Daniel Watts.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Dorset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Lyme & Charmouth
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006869
URN 113901
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Meeri Wallace Chair of Governors 21/09/2022 20/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dave Barker Governor 06/09/2021 05/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Edward Berry Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Daly Governor 27/01/2023 26/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr John Deary Governor 25/03/2020 05/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicki Dixon Governor 15/12/2021 14/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Jennings Governor 02/03/2023 01/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Charlotte Lemon Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Newall Governor 06/09/2021 05/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Chris Newall Governor 08/09/2025 07/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alexandra O?Dwyer Governor 08/09/2025 07/09/2029 Elected by parents
Dr Bijan Omrani Governor 15/12/2021 14/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
1.04 km • Lyme Regis
Other
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis
1.1 km • Lyme Regis
Other
Charmouth Primary School
3.39 km • Bridport
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Woodroffe School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
The Woodroffe School has 978 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
The Woodroffe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Woodroffe School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Woodroffe School is Mr Daniel Watts.
The Woodroffe School is at Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Woodroffe School: Has a sixth form.
The Woodroffe School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Watts
Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX
01297442232
www.woodroffe.dorset.sch.uk/
Location
DT7 3LX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113901
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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