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Primary schools in and near West Moors

All 3 primary schools in West Moors, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in West Moors

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  1. West Moors Middle School

    Ferndown, BH22 0DA · State · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results close to the West Moors average, high absence.

    Met the standard at 1149%

    West Moors 49%England 62%

    Days missed
    10.3%West Moors 7.8%
    Pupils
    240
    Pupils per teacher
    15.0
    View school West Moors Middle School
  2. Oakhurst Community First School

    Ferndown, BH22 0DY · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 9

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    31 first choices, 30 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    5.2%West Moors 7.8%
    Pupils
    173
    Pupils per teacher
    21.4
    View school Oakhurst Community First School
  3. St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery

    Ferndown, BH22 0JF · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 9

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    32 first choices, 29 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    4.8%West Moors 7.8%
    Pupils
    148
    Pupils per teacher
    28.2
    View school St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery

Just outside West Moors

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of West Moors.

  1. Ferndown Middle School

    1.7 miles from West Moors · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the West Moors average, low absence.

    Met the standard at 1145%

    West Moors 49%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.7%West Moors 7.8%
    Pupils
    600
    Pupils per teacher
    17.8
    View school Ferndown Middle School
  2. Ferndown First School

    1.7 miles from West Moors · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 9

    • Ofsted:Good

    No published results yet.

    76 first choices, 89 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    6.2%West Moors 7.8%
    Pupils
    348
    Pupils per teacher
    22.5
    View school Ferndown First School
The big picture

How West Moors's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

West Moors average 6.8%St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery: 4.8%Oakhurst Community First School: 5.2%West Moors Middle School: 10.3%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in West Moors
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in West Moors

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 primary schools in West Moors have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    2 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

About these schools

Primary schools in West Moors, explained

There are 3 primary schools in West Moors, teaching 561 children. 1 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

49.0% of pupils in West Moors met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

26.6% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,109 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 21.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in West Moors?
There are 3 primary schools in West Moors, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in West Moors?
The highest-ranked primary schools in West Moors on Eduscope are West Moors Middle School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in West Moors ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in West Moors perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in West Moors, 49% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in West Moors primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in West Moors is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in West Moors?
When choosing a primary school in West Moors, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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