West Moors Middle School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 9 June 2026
Catchment area
West Moors Middle School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by the local authority, Dorset, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
West Moors Middle School is in Dorset council's area. Check its admissions booklet for how far away places went in recent years.
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 240
- Girls / boys
- 53% / 47%
- Free school meals
- 36%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 16.7
- Leadership (FTE)
- 2.6
- Part-time teachers
- 50%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
80%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
70%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
35 responses up to 7 September 2026 · 15% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
74% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
83% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
86% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
38% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
50% agree
Questions about West Moors Middle School
What is West Moors Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted inspected West Moors Middle School on 9 June 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Strong standard for inclusion and for personal development and wellbeing; Expected standard for achievement, for curriculum and teaching, for leadership and governance and for attendance and behaviour.
What is the catchment area for West Moors Middle School?
West Moors Middle School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by the local authority, Dorset, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at West Moors Middle School?
West Moors Middle School had 236 pupils aged 9 to 13 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 240. It is a mixed school.
