How many pupils does Lockyer's Middle School have?

Lockyer's Middle School has 444 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lockyer's Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Lockyer's Middle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022).

How does Lockyer's Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

76% of pupils at Lockyer's Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lockyer's Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lockyer's Middle School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Lockyer's Middle School?

Lockyer's Middle School is located at Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ.

Lockyer's Middle School

Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ

Good

Inspected 4 October 2022

Good

Ofsted

76%

KS2 expected

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

9–13

Ages

444

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Lockyer's Middle School

Lockyer's Middle School is an academy converter in Wimborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 444 pupils on roll. It is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Age Range: Ages 9–13
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 444 / 528 (84%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 October 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.9%

Free school meals

2.8%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

14.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

8.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

22.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

19.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

7.28

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£42,627

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£569 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,412

Spend per pupil

£6,268

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ
Phone: 01202692779
Headteacher: A Dufek
Website: https://www.lockyersmiddle.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lockyer's Middle School?: Lockyer's Middle School is an academy converter in Wimborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.
How many pupils does Lockyer's Middle School have?: Lockyer's Middle School has 444 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lockyer's Middle School's Ofsted rating?: Lockyer's Middle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022).
How does Lockyer's Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 76% of pupils at Lockyer's Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Lockyer's Middle School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lockyer's Middle School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Lockyer's Middle School?: Lockyer's Middle School is located at Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ.

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