Compare Ferndown Middle School and West Moors Middle School

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Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Ferndown Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Ferndown; West Moors Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Ferndown — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ferndown Middle School and West Moors Middle School. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Ferndown, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Ferndown Middle School), published Feb 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for West Moors Middle School (Mar 2022). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–35–40%; all within the Castleman Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Ferndown Middle School BH22 9UP	West Moors Middle School BH22 0DA
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Community school
Location	Ferndown Dorset BH22 9UP	Ferndown Dorset BH22 0DA
Latest Ofsted	2 1 Feb 2018	2 9 Mar 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	240
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Castleman Academy Trust	Dorset (838)
Website	fernmid.dorset.sch.uk	www.westmoorsmid.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone	01202876556	01202872474
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Ferndown Middle School

BH22 9UP

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9UP
Ofsted: 2 1 Feb 2018
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Castleman Academy Trust
Website: fernmid.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01202876556

West Moors Middle School

BH22 0DA

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Community school
Location: Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 0DA
Ofsted: 2 9 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Dorset (838)
Website: www.westmoorsmid.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01202872474

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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