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Ferndown Upper School

State school · Ferndown, BH22 9EY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-19
  • 1,161 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,161 ·
Local authority
Dorset
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Philip Jones

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
48%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
74%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
61
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,161
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Cherry Grove
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9EY
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Telephone: 01202 871243

Email: school@fernup.dorset.sch.uk

Website: http://www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk

Local authority: Dorset

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School data & information Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY
1,161 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
61 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
74%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.30
LA avg.
44.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.34 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 222 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 223 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 223 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 223 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.65
LA avg.
32.94
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE AS level 1 E
English Literature GCE AS level 7 C
Biology GCE AS level 1 E
Sociology GCE A level 13 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 29 C
Physics GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics GCE A level 16 B
History GCE A level 11 C
Geography GCE A level 16 C
English Literature GCE A level 8 C
English Language GCE A level 14 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 12 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 D
Chemistry GCE A level 7 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 9 A
Biology GCE A level 20 C
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 6 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ferndown Upper School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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