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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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Academic Progress: Pupils in all year groups are making rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is delightful; treatment of each other and the site is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value highly the effective and personalized training they are given.
Current Educational Practices: Training is well matched to improving classroom practice and pupils’ achievement.
Strengths and Challenges: High levels of challenge found in humanities and arts, but not consistent across all subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Offers a range of extra-curricular activities that extend learning well.
Communication: Leaders monitor the progress closely and communicate effectively with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have expressed positive feedback about pastoral support and student care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher and leaders handle concerns with rigour and focus on improvements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have successfully improved classroom practice and raised pupil achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare, dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils report feeling very safe and well-supported.
Extracurricular Offerings: Large number of clubs, trips, and visits available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Offers a well-structured programme balancing academics and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: School environment is welcoming and conducive to learning.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Learners are well-informed and prepared for their next steps.
Career Counselling Services: Not well established in Years 9 and 10 but high progression rates for Year 11.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Special educational needs are closely monitored, ensuring good progress.
Subjects Offered: Well-planned curriculum meets academic, creative, and practical needs.
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Ferndown Upper School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.

It has 1161 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

87.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.

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
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 13-19 11-19 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19 - 17
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 48% 34% 60%
Grade 5 or above A Level 5.00% - 15.80%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

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 0.72 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 49.3 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 48% 19.08% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 30.94% 43.07%

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 15% 15.19% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 5.83% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 9.53% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.82 2.31 2.83

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 89% 82.13% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 212 147 144
Pupils staying in education 80% 75.58% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 33.42% 32.73%
School sixth forms 46% 32.21% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.13% 10.22%
Other education destinations 2% 9.79% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 3.33% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.21% 3.59%

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% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 34.33% 45.33%

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 14% 18.03% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 8.18% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 11.45% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.04 2.57 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 87% 94.1% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 206 157 141
Pupils staying in education 82% 88% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 28% 38.43% 34.03%
School sixth forms 52% 35.76% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.14% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 13.86% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 3.43% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.62% 2.13%

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% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 5 30.84% 43.41%

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% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 6 6.69% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 13% 7 10.5% 16.49%
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% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 164 138 135
Pupils staying in education 87% 76.94% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 26.5% 33.25%
School sixth forms 57% 38.5% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.11% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 11.83% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 5% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.39% 2.75%

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% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 8 37.28% 42.62%

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% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 11 8.93% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 6% 8 13.17% 16.01%
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% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 187 152 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 61% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 28% 24% 28.31%
School sixth forms 60% 35.65% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.24% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 8.47% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.71% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2% 2.05%

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% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 37.29% 43.07%

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% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 10.39% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 14% 12.11% 16.26%
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% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 220 163 145
Pupils staying in education 89% 63.88% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 23.25% 30.58%
School sixth forms 52% 41.56% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 8.56% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 5.31% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 2.31% 2.45%
A level exam result

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 29.6 31.48 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.06 30.99 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 5.00% 12.05% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 108 148 201
Students staying in education 44% 45.86% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 6.43% 6.08%
Students entering employment 22% 33% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 9.43% 9.05%

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 37.79 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.5 37.55 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 15.4% 18.72% 17.7%

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 108 176 248
Students staying in education 46% 48.69% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 5.38% 5%
Students entering employment 24% 29.69% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 12% 11.85% 10.69%

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 28.56 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.73 4 28.14 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 6.0% 10.79% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 131 187 232
Students staying in education 44% 45.92% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 8% 7.77%
Students entering employment 32% 32.42% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 10.17% 8.8%

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 27.97 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.95 2 27.64 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 1.9% 11.45% 13.37%

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 41.83% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 12% 7.33% 5.54%
Students entering employment 31% 24.92% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.08% 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 27.58 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.65 28.75 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 8.5% 12.01% 12.64%

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 44.33% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 7.67% 6.37%
Students entering employment 25% 28.25% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.33% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ferndown Upper School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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