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Ferndown Upper School

URN 113854 · DorsetOpen
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Inspection history (6)

  1. 3 Mar 2026

    Report card · published 6 May 2026

    Safeguarding met
    AchievementStrong
    Attendance and behaviourStrong
    Curriculum and teachingExpected
    InclusionStrong
    Leadership and governanceStrong
    Personal development and wellbeingStrong
    Post 16 provisionExpected

    Victoria Griffin (lead), Andrew Raistrick, Javinia Harris, Jonty Archibald, Sarah Favager-Dalton

  2. 8 Dec 2021

    School inspection (EIF) · published 18 Feb 2022

    Lydia Pride (lead), Colin Logan

  3. 10 Jan 2014

    Ofsted report · published 14 Mar 2014

    Christine Young (lead), Colin Money, Justine Hocking, Victor Chaffey

  4. 25 Nov 2010

    School inspection (2012 framework) · published 16 Dec 2010

    Good

    Pauline Robins

  5. 6 Mar 2008

    School inspection (2005 framework) · published 13 Jun 2008

    Good
    AchievementGood
    Care guidance supportGood
    CurriculumSatisfactory
    Leadership and managementGood
    Personal developmentSatisfactory
    Teaching and learningGood

    Robin Gaff

  6. —

    Ofsted report · published 20 May 2004

    Brian Rowe

Details

URN
113854
Type
Community school
Local authority
Dorset
Region
South West
Address
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY
Reports on record
6
Earliest report
6 Mar 2008
Phase
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Region
South West
Status
Open
Website
fernup.dorset.sch.uk
Boarding
No boarders
Capacity
1146
Age Range
13 - 19
Age range
13 to 19
Telephone
01202871243
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Headteacher
Mr Philip Jones
Pupils on roll
1134
Pupils' gender
Mixed
School capacity
1146
Number of pupils
1134
Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Religious character
Does Not Apply
Free school meals (%)
20.90
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