LOCKYER'S Middle School in Corfe Mullen has received a positive Ofsted report rating the school ‘good’ in all areas.

Inspectors said pupils are ‘proud’ to belong to Lockyer’s, are punctual and ‘know how the six values of the school are relevant to their lives’.

Furthermore, they add that ‘leaders have high expectations of pupils’ learning, including those who have special educational needs’.

The report says that ‘most pupils live up to these expectations. They are keen to learn and are proud of the work they produce.’

However, the report also added that the school could improve in two areas: “A small number of pupils do not behave well enough. Their poor behaviour is not always dealt with effectively. As a result, it continues.

“Leaders need to ensure that poor behaviour is dealt with effectively so that the small number of pupils who need to improve their behaviour do so.

“Teaching does not always help pupils to remember what they have learned long term. Where this occurs, pupils do not always build on what they already know.

"This affects some pupils’ progression through the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that teaching helps pupils remember more across all areas of the curriculum. ”

The school is part of Wimborne Academy Trust (WAT) and headteacher Antonia Dufek said: “The report is extremely positive. It is testament to all the hardworking staff who have created a wonderful learning environment for all the pupils.

“I was pleased that the report recognised the importance we place on reading and that pupils know how crucial it is.

“It also recognises how we teach the pupils to be healthy, both mentally and physically.

“There is some guidance about how we can improve things further and this is already underway.”

Liz West, chief executive officer of WAT, said: “Lockyer’s was pivotal in the Trust-wide reading strategy.

“Reading is a fundamental building block of education and the inspectors made a point of praising the school for its emphasis on this hugely important skill.”