Open State Middle deemed secondary Mixed

West Moors Middle School

Heathfield Way, Ferndown, BH22 0DA
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West Moors Middle School
Ferndown, BH22 0DA
236 Pupils
240 Capacity
9–13 Age Range
36.00% FSM %
112 Boys
124 Girls
About West Moors Middle School

West Moors Middle School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 9–13 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 236 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Deborah Craddock.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Dorset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Middle deemed secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency Christchurch
Ward West Moors & Three Legged Cross
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10018642
URN 113861
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Derek Brooks Chair of Governors 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynne Anderson Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hilary Billimore Governor 20/07/2022 19/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Cope Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Ron Cox Governor 14/09/2025 13/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Deborah Craddock Governor 02/09/2019 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Katherine Grayson Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Greensmith Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsey Howell Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Knight Governor 19/05/2022 30/09/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Jessica Scoble Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Wallis Governor 27/06/2025 26/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Oakhurst Community First School
0.38 km • Ferndown
Other
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
1.42 km • Ferndown
Other
Ferndown Upper School
2.48 km • Ferndown
Other
Ferndown Middle School
2.62 km • Ferndown
Other
Ferndown First School
2.64 km • Ferndown
Other
Parley First School
3.28 km • Ferndown
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
West Moors Middle School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ferndown, Dorset.
West Moors Middle School has 236 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
West Moors Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13.
The Headteacher at West Moors Middle School is Dr Deborah Craddock.
West Moors Middle School is at Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0DA, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at West Moors Middle School: Does not have a sixth form.
West Moors Middle School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Deborah Craddock
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0DA
01202872474
www.westmoorsmid.dorset.sch.uk
Location
BH22 0DA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113861
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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