Lockyer's Middle School

URN: 113862 • Wimborne BH21 3HQ

Overview

Name
Lockyer's Middle School
URN
113862
Type
Community school
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
72.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
M Legge (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Blandford Road, Wimborne BH21 3HQ

Summary

Lockyer's Middle School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, is a community school for mixed-gender pupils aged 9 to 13, with an enrolment of 491 students against a capacity of 528. The school is committed to nurturing the talents and needs of every pupil through a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasizes academic, cultural, creative, and sporting development. The school's ethos is rooted in its core values of ambition, courage, and respect, aiming to foster an aspirational mindset and a supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that children feel safe and are encouraged to develop self-discipline and respect for themselves and others. Lockyer's Middle School also prioritizes inclusivity, providing tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through personalized Learning Plans and targeted interventions.

Admissions to Lockyer's Middle School typically occur at the end of Year 4, with applications managed by the local authority. The school has established strong connections with several feeder schools, facilitating a smooth transition for students. For parents seeking further information, the school’s website offers resources on admissions, SEND support, and the school prospectus.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
528
Pupils
491
Boys
259
Girls
232
FSM %
7.10
Open date
Close date
2018-06-30
Last Ofsted
2015-02-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 491 259 232 528 7.10
2024-09-11 491 259 232 528 7.10
2023-09-11 491 259 232 528 7.10
2022-09-11 491 259 232 528 7.10
2021-09-11 491 259 232 528 7.10
2020-09-11 491 259 232 528 7.10

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