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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Allenbourn Middle School (70.2)
- St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill (65.4)
- Lockyer's Middle School (63.7)
- Cranborne Middle School (61.2)
- Allenbourn Middle School (45.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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