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Ferndown Upper School
Goodgraded 08/12/2021Ages 13–191,169 pupilsDoes not apply
Ferndown Upper School is a secondary school for pupils aged 13 to 19 in Ferndown, within the Dorset local authority. The school has around 1,169 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/12/2021, Ferndown Upper School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.5 and 51% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ferndown can view Ferndown Upper School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence22.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals19.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.7
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
EBacc entry12%
EBacc average point score3.53
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.8
Value added-0.09Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.0
Retention89%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Ferndown
All schools in Ferndown →Ferndown Middle SchoolGood · 0.3 miFerndown First SchoolGood · 0.4 miParley First SchoolGood · 1.0 miSt Mary's CofE First School & Nursery1.7 miHampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School1.5 miOakhurst Community First SchoolGood · 1.5 mi
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