Lockyer's Middle School, Wimborne

In its own words: "At Lockyer's, the talents and needs of every pupil are recognised and nurtured. We value the importance of developing the whole child through enriching academic, cultural, creative and sporting endeavours."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Lockyer's Middle School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Dorset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

Across Dorset, 98% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Dorset lodged 85 appeals against secondary school offers; 58 reached a hearing and 22 succeeded (37.9% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Lockyer's Middle School are Corfe Hills School (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44); Broadstone Middle School (1.8 miles, Good); Queen Elizabeth's School (1.9 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 44.4); and Allenbourn Middle School (2.1 miles, Outstanding).

Lockyer's Middle School is one of 19 schools run by Initio Learning Trust, an academy trust.

11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 62 pupils (14.2%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lockyer's Middle School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lockyers School (w-bound), 30 metres away.

In 2024/25, Lockyer's Middle School issued 15 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Lockyer's Middle School are Henbury View First School (0.8 miles), Rushcombe First School (0.8 miles), Springdale First School (1.4 miles) and Broadstone First School (1.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.