Ferndown Middle School
URN: 148163 • Ferndown BH22 9UP
Overview
- Name
- Ferndown Middle School
- URN
- 148163
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alysia Dolan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202876556
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Peter Grant Way, Ferndown BH22 9UP
Summary
Ferndown Middle School, located in Ferndown, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrollment of 613 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 600. The school is known for fostering a respectful environment where students and staff maintain positive relationships. This ethos of mutual respect contributes to a strong sense of pride among students, who are encouraged to engage in discussions about their work.
The school offers a range of educational opportunities, including an after-school club for Key Stage 2 students, providing additional support and activities until 5:30 PM. This initiative reflects the school's commitment to enhancing student well-being and academic success.
Ferndown Middle School actively involves the community, hosting events such as an open evening for prospective Year 5 students. The school emphasizes transparency and communication with parents through various channels, including a comprehensive website and regular bulletins. For further information, parents can contact the school directly via telephone or email.
The school offers a range of educational opportunities, including an after-school club for Key Stage 2 students, providing additional support and activities until 5:30 PM. This initiative reflects the school's commitment to enhancing student well-being and academic success.
Ferndown Middle School actively involves the community, hosting events such as an open evening for prospective Year 5 students. The school emphasizes transparency and communication with parents through various channels, including a comprehensive website and regular bulletins. For further information, parents can contact the school directly via telephone or email.
Useful links
- Trust Finance and Governance (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- Weekly Bulletin (download)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ferndown Middle School (67.6)
- West Moors Middle School (47.7)
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 613
- Boys
- 311
- Girls
- 302
- FSM %
- 20.70
- Open date
- 2021-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 613 | 311 | 302 | 600 | 20.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 601 | 298 | 303 | 600 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 577 | 276 | 301 | 600 | 19.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 577 | 276 | 301 | 600 | 19.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 585 | 281 | 304 | 600 | 18.60 |
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