Ferndown Upper School
URN: 113854 • Ferndown BH22 9EY
Overview
- Name
- Ferndown Upper School
- URN
- 113854
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 78.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202871243
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cherry Grove, Ferndown BH22 9EY
Summary
Ferndown Upper School is a mixed community secondary school located in Ferndown, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 1,169 pupils and a capacity of 1,309. The school prides itself on creating a safe and engaging learning environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Under the leadership of Headteacher Philip Jones, the school emphasizes collaboration and community involvement, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported.
The curriculum at Ferndown Upper School is designed to foster academic excellence, as evidenced by its recognition for achieving the best GCSE results in Dorset from 2019 to 2023. The school also offers a robust sixth form provision, being the first T Level provider in the area, which highlights its commitment to vocational education alongside traditional academic pathways.
In addition to academic achievements, Ferndown Upper School actively promotes student well-being and personal development. The school hosts regular open mornings and tours for prospective students, encouraging community engagement and transparency. With a focus on safeguarding and welfare, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for all its students.
The curriculum at Ferndown Upper School is designed to foster academic excellence, as evidenced by its recognition for achieving the best GCSE results in Dorset from 2019 to 2023. The school also offers a robust sixth form provision, being the first T Level provider in the area, which highlights its commitment to vocational education alongside traditional academic pathways.
In addition to academic achievements, Ferndown Upper School actively promotes student well-being and personal development. The school hosts regular open mornings and tours for prospective students, encouraging community engagement and transparency. With a focus on safeguarding and welfare, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Woodroffe School (80.2)
- The Thomas Hardye School (79.4)
- The Blandford School (79.1)
- Beaminster School (75.1)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1169 | 581 | 588 | 1309 | 21.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1161 | 565 | 596 | 1309 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 979 | 484 | 495 | 1309 | 19.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 979 | 484 | 495 | 1309 | 19.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 963 | 463 | 500 | 1309 | 17.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 876 | 401 | 475 | 1309 | 15.80 |
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