Lytchett Minster School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Lytchett Minster School
Address: Post Green Road, Purbeck, Lytchett Minster
Town/City: Poole
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH16 6JD
Telephone Number: 01202 622413
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headmaster: Mr Andrew Mead
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1624 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 113863
DfE Number: 838/4035
UKPRN: 10004135
UPRN: 200004827993
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole (E14001363)
Electoral Ward: Lytchett Matravers & Upton (E05012706)

Easting & Northing: 395957E, 93504N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 30.36" N 2° 3' 30.74" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPWRR+PH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Upton Junior School (1.6km)
  2. Upton Infant School (1.6km)
  3. Lytchett Matravers Primary School (2.0km)
  4. Yarrells Preparatory School (2.1km)
  5. Millie College (2.2km)
  6. Bayside Academy (2.7km)
  7. Graduately Developing Futures (3.2km)
  8. Henbury View First School (4.0km)
  9. Springdale First School (4.1km)
  10. Castle Court School (4.1km)
Governors

  • Mr Luke Crutcher - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2025.
  • Mr Stephen Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2030.
  • Mrs Luana Girling - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Louise Hall - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Jane Langdale - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
  • Mr Michael Lesser - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Andrew Mead - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jonathan Melleney - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2027.
  • Mrs Emily Murgatroyd - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mr David Newman - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2029.
  • Mr Iain Odhams - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Rev Stephen Partridge - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Mr Mark Rathbone - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2028.
  • Mr Alex Wills - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2027.
  • Mrs Jeanette Yorke - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2029.