Dorset schools' 2024/25 GCSE results show The Woodroffe School top with 51.4%, above national average.

The Department for Education has released 2024/25 key stage 4 performance data for 26 Dorset secondary schools, with The Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis ranking highest at 51.4, surpassing national averages. Headteacher Dan Watts attributed the success to student resilience and staff dedication. Ringwood Waldorf School recorded the lowest score at 6.6, offering no comment. Other schools were approached for input but declined or provided limited responses. Results are based on up to eight qualifications, including English, maths, and EBacc subjects, reflecting GCSE-level achievement as one measure of school performance.