The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 512
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 17.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Legge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWimborne First School and Nursery
Primary · 336m away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Primary · 601m away
Beaucroft Foundation School
Special school · 1.2km away
Queen Elizabeth's School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Dumpton School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Middle deemed secondary · 1.5km away
Pamphill Church of England First School
Primary · 1.8km away
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Allenbourn Middle School?
Allenbourn Middle School currently has 512 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Allenbourn Middle School take?
Allenbourn Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Allenbourn Middle School?
Allenbourn Middle School is in Wimborne, BH21 1PL, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Allenbourn Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Allenbourn Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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