Is West Moors Middle School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 13th of 28 secondary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are West Moors Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 49% of pupils at West Moors Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at West Moors Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at West Moors Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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West Moors Middle School

Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0DA

Local ranking13th of 28 secondary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Expected

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

256

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 236
Boys: 111 (46%)
Girls: 129 (54%)
Capacity: 256 (94% full)
SEND: 30.9%
FSM Eligible: 36.4%
EAL: 9.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.8%
SEN Support: 21.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.6
Budget per Pupil: £9,264/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 10.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.7%
White Other: 5.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.5%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Black African: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
White Traveller: 0.4%

84.7%

White British

5.1%

White Other

2.5%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01202872474

office@westmoorsmid.dorset.sch.uk

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Heathfield Way

Ferndown, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113861
UKPRN: 10018642
Establishment No.: 4033

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