Lockyer's Middle School

URN: 145811 • Wimborne BH21 3HQ

Overview

Name
Lockyer's Middle School
URN
145811
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
A Dufek (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202692779
Website
Visit
Address
Blandford Road, Wimborne BH21 3HQ

Summary

Lockyer's Middle School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 444 pupils and a capacity of 528. The school is committed to nurturing the talents and needs of every student, focusing on the holistic development of each child through a broad and balanced curriculum. Emphasising academic excellence alongside cultural, creative, and sporting opportunities, Lockyer's aims to foster an aspirational mindset in its pupils.

The school prides itself on its excellent pastoral care system, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning. High standards of behaviour and self-discipline are encouraged, helping students grow into respectful and inclusive global citizens. Core values of ambition, courage, and respect underpin the school's ethos, guiding both pupils and staff in their pursuit of excellence and personal growth.

Admissions for Lockyer's Middle School are managed by the Initio Learning Trust, with applications typically made online through the local authority. The school welcomes applications at any time for in-year admissions, ensuring accessibility for families seeking to join the community.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
528
Pupils
444
Boys
232
Girls
212
FSM %
12.80
Open date
2018-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 444 232 212 528 12.80
2024-09-11 456 245 211 528 12.90
2023-09-11 463 248 215 528 13.20
2022-09-11 463 248 215 528 13.20
2021-09-11 463 258 205 528 11.00
2020-09-11 439 239 200 528 9.60

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