Dartmouth Academy vs Lockyer's Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 121 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartmouth Academy
Dartmouth · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
435 students
Lockyer's Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
436 students
| Measure | Dartmouth Academy Dartmouth, South West | Lockyer's Middle School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #129 of 402 | #33 of 402 |
| National rank | #1426 of 4,090 | #454 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 435 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 53.7% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dartmouth | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dartmouthacademy.org.uk | www.lockyersmiddle.org |
The verdict
- •Lockyer's Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 61.0).
- •Lockyer's Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 70%).
- •Lockyer's Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Lockyer's Middle School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 435.
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 Dartmouth Academy better than Lockyer's Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Lockyer's Middle School ranks higher (84.5 vs 61.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dartmouth Academy and Lockyer's Middle School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Dartmouth and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartmouth Academy: 435. Lockyer's Middle School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartmouth Academy and Lockyer's Middle School rank in South West?
Dartmouth Academy is 129th of 402 and Lockyer's Middle School is 33rd of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).