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West Moors Middle School
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
236
Capacity
240
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in February 2022, this middle school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 83% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. However, while 49% achieve the expected level, only 16% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely to be bolstered by the school's strong performance relative to national averages.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other5.1%
Gypsy/Roma2.5%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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50.82005, -1.87490 · BH22 0DA
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113861
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is West Moors Middle School rated by Ofsted?
West Moors Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2022.
Is West Moors Middle School a good school?
West Moors Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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