Castle Court School vs Lockyer's Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Court School
Corfe Mullen · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
227 students
Lockyer's Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
436 students
| Measure | Castle Court School Corfe Mullen, South West | Lockyer's Middle School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #33 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #454 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 227 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 436 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 59.7% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Corfe Mullen | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castlecourt.com | www.lockyersmiddle.org |
The verdict
- •Lockyer's Middle School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 227.
- •Castle Court School is a independent school while Lockyer's Middle School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Court School better than Lockyer's Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castle Court School and Lockyer's Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Corfe Mullen and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Court School: 227. Lockyer's Middle School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Court School and Lockyer's Middle School rank in South West?
Castle Court School is unranked and Lockyer's Middle School is 33rd of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).