Best 3 Middle deemed secondary schools in Dorset – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Allenbourn Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Wimborne; Lockyer's Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Wimborne; St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Dorchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Allenbourn Middle School, Lockyer's Middle School and St Osmund's Church of England Middle School. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter type located around Wimborne, Dorset and Dorchester, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Allenbourn Middle School), published Jul 2012. The lowest is 2 (Lockyer's Middle School), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Lockyer's Middle School (Nov 2022). average roll around ≈ 550, combined total ≈ 1,650, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as INITIO LEARNING TRUST and WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Allenbourn Middle School BH21 1PL	Lockyer's Middle School BH21 3HQ	St Osmund's Church of England Middle School DT1 2DZ
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PL	Wimborne Dorset BH21 3HQ	Dorchester Dorset DT1 2DZ
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Jul 2012	2 20 Nov 2022	2 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	629	528	720
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	INITIO LEARNING TRUST	INITIO LEARNING TRUST	WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.allenbournmiddle.org	www.lockyersmiddle.org	www.stosmunds.wessex.ac
Telephone	01202886738	01202692779	01305262897
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Allenbourn Middle School

BH21 1PL

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1PL
Ofsted: 1 18 Jul 2012
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.allenbournmiddle.org
Telephone: 01202886738

Lockyer's Middle School

BH21 3HQ

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3HQ
Ofsted: 2 20 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.lockyersmiddle.org
Telephone: 01202692779

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

DT1 2DZ

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2DZ
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stosmunds.wessex.ac
Telephone: 01305262897

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.