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Lockyer's Middle School

Dorset, BH21 3HQSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Lockyer's Middle School

Lockyer's Middle School, a state secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Dorset, sits in a local authority where the average Progress 8 score for its school type is -0.09. That figure, slightly below the national average of zero, sets the context for this middle school's performance. With 444 pupils on a capacity of 528, the school is not oversubscribed, and 12.8% of its students are eligible for free school meals. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a consistent Good rating; its previous inspection in 2015 also awarded Good overall. In a local authority with only one Outstanding school out of 30 of the same type, Lockyer's holds a solid, dependable position. Parents considering this school should note that its headline metrics align closely with the LA average, neither dramatically outperforming nor underperforming its peers.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ
HeadteacherA Dufek
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils444
Free School Meals (FSM)12.8%
School Capacity444 / 528 (84% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosLibrarySixth Form CentreSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersBasketballDanceGymnasticsBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubModel United NationsGardeningEco ClubNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lockyer's Middle School

Lockyer's Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.