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Ferndown Upper School

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Ferndown Upper School

Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY

Community school
Pupils
1,169
Ages
13-19
FSM
21.7%
Attainment 8
45.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2016

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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%
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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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Ferndown Upper School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.