West Moors Middle School
Community school · Middle · Ages 9–13 · 240 pupils · West Moors, Ferndown
Set by the council
West Moors Middle School is a community or voluntary controlled school, so Dorset’s calendar is the legal authority for its term dates.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Tuesday, 1 June 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
4 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/school-term-holiday-dates.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About West Moors Middle School
West Moors Middle School is a Middle school for ages 9 to 13 in West Moors, Ferndown, with 240 pupils.
TypeCommunity school
PhaseMiddle
CouncilDorset
Pupils240 of 240 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
URN113861
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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Oakhurst Community First School
0.2 mi · Primary
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
0.9 mi · Primary
Ferndown Upper School
1.5 mi · Secondary
Ferndown Middle School
1.6 mi · Middle
Ferndown First School
1.6 mi · Primary
Parley First School
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Where it is
Heathfield WayWest Moors
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 0DA
Ofsted
Inspected 9 June 2026
SafeguardingMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
Personal developmentStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
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