Lockyer's Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blandford Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3HQ |
| Phone | 01202692779 |
| Reference Number | 145811 |
Lockyer’s Middle School has been deemed good overall in its first inspection since converting to an academy. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to student learning and development, fostering a positive environment where pupils take pride in their work. High expectations from leaders, particularly in relation to behavior and academic achievement, are evident throughout the school. While pupils feel safe and are generally well-behaved, there are some concerns regarding the consistency of behavior management across staff, and a need for further development in long-term retention of knowledge among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 444 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.25%
Girls: 47.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 65 | 62 | 127 |
| 6 | 66 | 51 | 117 |
| 7 | 55 | 42 | 97 |
| 8 | 46 | 57 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.6% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Lockyer's Middle School | |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
| 30 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend the school and demonstrate punctuality.
- High expectations set by leaders for both learning and behavior.
- Strong emphasis on reading and comprehension across the curriculum.
- Supportive environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Robust safeguarding measures and effective communication of risks to pupils.
- Teachers present information clearly and have strong subject knowledge.
- Governors and trustees are informed and actively support school leadership.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils do not consistently behave well.
- Inconsistent management of poor behavior among staff.
- Teaching does not always facilitate long-term recall of knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
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