West Moors Middle School Catchment Area
West Moors Middle School is a community middle deemed secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 236 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
9–13
Age range
236
Pupils
240
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
West Moors Middle School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for West Moors Middle School is set by Dorset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →West Moors Middle School — School Information
- Full address
- Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0DA
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9–13 years
- Free school meals
- 36% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113861
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Ferndown
If West Moors Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Ferndown are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Moors Middle School
Is West Moors Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
West Moors Middle School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for West Moors Middle School? ▾
Admission to West Moors Middle School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Moors Middle School cover? ▾
West Moors Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Moors Middle School? ▾
West Moors Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.