The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Dr Deborah Craddock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is West Moors Middle School's Ofsted rating?
West Moors Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Moors Middle School?
West Moors Middle School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Moors Middle School take?
West Moors Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is West Moors Middle School?
West Moors Middle School is in Ferndown, BH22 0DA, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Moors Middle School have a sixth form?
No, West Moors Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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