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Ferndown Upper School

Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY

Community school · Ages 13–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2016

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.2%
Basics 9-5
45.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.346.4
2023/2448.346.4
2024/2545.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.720.00
2023/24+0.340.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
12.4%
EBacc APS
3.53
EBacc 9-5
6.0%
EBacc 9-4
7.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.76
A*-A Grades
19.9%
A*-B Grades
50.8%
AAB+ %
10.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 167 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Ferndown Middle School
0.45 km away · Academy converter
Good
West Moors Middle School
2.47 km away · Community school
Good
Portfield School
3.92 km away · Non-maintained special school
Good
Canford School
4.05 km away · Other independent school
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
4.57 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Ferndown Upper School

Ferndown Upper School is a secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.6. The school has around 1,169 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ferndown Upper School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2021 — School remains Good
  2. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ferndown Upper School

What is Ferndown Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Ferndown Upper School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Ferndown Upper School's latest exam results?
Ferndown Upper School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ferndown Upper School located?
Ferndown Upper School is a secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset (BH22 9EY).
How many pupils attend Ferndown Upper School?
Ferndown Upper School has around 1,169 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ferndown Upper School with other schools?
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