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Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
444
Capacity
528
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 76% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 14%, which may indicate room for growth in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment for children aged 9-13 in Dorset.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.77972, -2.01812 · BH21 3HQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN145811
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lockyersmiddle.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lockyer's Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Lockyer's Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2022.
Is Lockyer's Middle School a good school?
Lockyer's Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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