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Welcome

I’m Headteacher Philip Jones and I am delighted to welcome you to our school. There is something very special about Ferndown Upper School and we are incredibly proud of students and their achievements.

As you navigate your way around our site, I hope that it will give you a clear idea of our values and of the opportunities available to all who study here. Where everyone works together to make Ferndown a safe, happy and engaging place to learn.

  • Best Dorset GCSE Results 2019 - 2023
  • Dorset and BCP's First T Level Provider
  • Pearson Secondary Teacher of the year 2024
  • Oversubscribed for the 7th Consecutive Year

We’re offering school tours, should you have missed our open evening in September, for available dates and to book:

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Alumni Newsletter #1 - OUT NOW!

Our new Alumni Newsletter has been emailed out to our Alumni Community today. It will be shared 3x a year, bringing you school updates, alumni stories and opportunities to get involved.

Didn't receive it? You may not be signed up yet - please join our alumni mailing list using the Microsoft Form below so you don't miss future editions;

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❄️⛷️ Check in from Pila!

Students are having an amazing time on our ski trip - making the most of the slopes and enjoying some ice skating too.

Lots of smiles, new skills being learned and plenty of memories being made already. We're looking forwards to our next update!
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Dorset Mental Health Support Team in Schools are offering 3x online sessions for parents to join - please see the attached posters if parents / carers would like to sign up to any 🧠 ... See MoreSee Less

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Pearson National Teaching Awards

Robotics Team From Dorset Wins First Tech Challenge UK

Judged ALPs Outstanding for our Sixth Form Provision

Best GCSE Results in Dorset and the Best Upper School in the Country 2019 – 2023

Judged ALPs Outstanding for our Sixth Form Provision

Best GCSE Results in Dorset and the Best Upper School in the Country 2019 – 2023

What's Happening at Ferndown Upper School?

Location & Contact

Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9EY
Tel: 01202 871 243
Email: school@fernup.dorset.sch.uk

Contact Us

Virtual Tour

Come and ‘see’ our outstanding School, take a virtual tour to find out more about both our lower School and Sixth Form provisions.

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff, governors and volunteers are required to have an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check in line with the Governments Safer Recruitment guidelines.”