Lockyer's Middle School vs Rushcombe First 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.
Lockyer's Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
436 students
Rushcombe First School
Wimborne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
313 students
| Measure | Lockyer's Middle School Wimborne, South West | Rushcombe First School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #33 of 402 | #86 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #454 of 4,090 | #878 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 436 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 101.6% |
| 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 | Wimborne | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lockyersmiddle.org | www.rushcombe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushcombe First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 84.5).
- •Lockyer's Middle School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 313.
- •Lockyer's Middle School is a academy school while Rushcombe First School is a local authority 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 Lockyer's Middle School better than Rushcombe First School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushcombe First School ranks higher (89.4 vs 84.5 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 Lockyer's Middle School and Rushcombe First School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wimborne and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lockyer's Middle School: 436. Rushcombe First School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lockyer's Middle School and Rushcombe First School rank in South West?
Lockyer's Middle School is 33rd of 402 and Rushcombe First School is 86th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).