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West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026

West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Outcomes for children Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
Outcomes for learners Good
Early Years Good
Quality of curriculum Good
Pupils’ welfare, health and safety Outstanding
Outcomes for students Good
Effectiveness of the early years Good
The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good
How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good
The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good
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Foundational Skills: Broad outdoor learning and sporting activities significantly enhance their confidence and attitudes towards learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers provide opportunities for pupils to work practically and solve problems, enhancing their understanding across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sustain focus on developing pupils' mastery of mathematics to reach higher standards.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Actions are bringing rapid improvement in mathematics understanding and reasoning, especially in Years 3 and 4.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils gain confidence and make faster progress through innovative support like 'buddy' system.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' exemplary attitudes to learning are supported by a strong Christian community ethos.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong action to reduce persistent absence includes effective support like assistance in attending breakfast club.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have developed a strong and effective culture of safeguarding, ensuring pupils feel very safe at all times.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective collaboration with external agencies provides timely support for pupils and families.
Parent Feedback: Parents express great appreciation for the school's caring and nurturing atmosphere.
Parental Involvement: School promotes a community spirit with the motto 'Believe in better… be more awesome,' understood by children, parents, and teachers.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad outdoor learning and sporting activities significantly enhance pupils' confidence and attitudes.
Outdoor Facilities: Updated and refurbished indoor and outdoor facilities promote children’s interest and enthusiasm, enhancing progress.
Teacher Engagement: Training has raised teachers’ subject knowledge, positively affecting classroom practices.
Impact on Student Progress: More opportunities for pupils to reason and solve problems enhance understanding and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective performance evaluation ensures accurate identification of strengths and areas needing improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Early-stage mastery approach in mathematics needs sustained emphasis for deeper understanding.
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West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.

It has 158 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-9 5-9 2-9
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22.7 22.1 18.7
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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