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Ferndown Upper School
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- Ferndown Town BH22 9EY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Ferndown Upper School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 1030 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm thrilled to welcome you to the website for Ferndown Upper School. I hope that when you look through the website, it will be clear to you what our principles are and what wonderful opportunities are available to everyone who studies and works here. Our goal at Ferndown Upper is for our students to develop into kind, self-assured, and autonomous young adults who value their education and have high aspirations for the future. High standards and exceptional support for every member of the school community are the foundation of our success. We are steadfast in our resolve to see that every student realises their full potential. In order to foster excellence and a passion for learning, Our highly qualified, committed staff members put in endless effort to "unlock" the abilities of each and every one of our pupils. To help each student grow into a highly skilled, eloquent young adult with the character traits and academic credentials required to thrive in higher education and the workforce, support and encouragement are always given. We want our pupils to fully benefit from the variety of fascinating opportunities the school provides, both within and beyond the classroom. We demand outstanding attendance, timeliness, a high level of uniform etiquette, and respect from each other among all members of the school community. Our work is centred on caring for others. But above all, we anticipate that students will work hard to do their best. Please utilise this website to stay up to date on our future activities and the most recent information. By doing so, you will learn even more about the possibilities open to individuals who pursue studies and employment at Ferndown Upper. Ferndown Upper School's students, faculty, and governors are all proud to be a part of it, and we hope that our website will show that.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B 0
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 17 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 21.85% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 34.33% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 18.03% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.18% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 11.45% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.57 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 94.1% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 88% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 38.43% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 35.76% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.86% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.62% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 1 | 18.97% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 5 | 30.84% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 18.94% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 6 | 6.69% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 7 | 10.5% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.27 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.39% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 76.94% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.5% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 38.5% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.11% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.39% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 2 | 23.38% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 8 | 37.28% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 20.14% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 11 | 8.93% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 8 | 13.17% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 78.06% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 61% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 24% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 35.65% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.24% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.47% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.71% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 23% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 37.29% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 23.07% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.39% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.11% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.56% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 63.88% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 23.25% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 41.56% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.56% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.31% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.74 | 35.9 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.5 | 35.67 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 17.78% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 108 | 188 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 46.86% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 5.5% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 31.57% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 12.36% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.00 4 | 27.26 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.73 4 | 26.87 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.0% | 10.3% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 131 | 198 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 43.31% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.69% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 34.31% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.62% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.51 2 | 26.69 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.95 2 | 26.38 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.9% | 10.93% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 31 | 43.69% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 26.85% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.85% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.61 | 26.33 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.65 | 27.44 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.5% | 11.47% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 46.54% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.92% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 30.46% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.62% | 4.25% |
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| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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