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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.
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Best Dorset GCSE Results 2019 - 2023
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Dorset and BCP's First T Level Provider
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Pearson Secondary Teacher of the year 2024
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Oversubscribed for the 7th Consecutive Year
- 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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🎄 Happy Christmas from all of us at Ferndown Upper School! 🎄
As we head into the festive break, we're reminding all parents and students of our 'staying safe at christmas' poster that has been around school in the run up to this break.
We wish all of our students and families a safe, happy and restful holiday.
School will reopen to students on Tuesday 6th January, following our INSET day on Monday 5th January. 🎁
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We're hiring - Teaching Assistant to start January 2026
Visit our website to apply - fernup.dorset.sch.uk/2025/12/19/teaching-assistant-job-vacancies/
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Our final check in from our Pila Ski Trip ❄
Some great group photos from their presentation evening last night 👫
Our groups will have their final morning up the mountains today before then making their way home ready for a well deserved Christmas break.
A massive thank you to all staff involved in the running and organising of this trip 😊
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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
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.”
