West Moors Middle School

About West Moors Middle School

West Moors Middle School is a community school in Ferndown, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 236 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 February 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

236 / 240 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 February 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Heathfield Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA

Phone

01202872474

Headteacher

Deborah Craddock

Website

www.westmoorsmid.dorset.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Moors Middle School?

West Moors Middle School is a community school in Ferndown, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does West Moors Middle School have?

West Moors Middle School has 236 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Moors Middle School's Ofsted rating?

West Moors Middle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 February 2022).

How does West Moors Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

49% of pupils at West Moors Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is West Moors Middle School?

West Moors Middle School is located at Heathfield Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA.