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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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WOW, Thank you to MYTIME Young Carers for delivering over 40x Christmas Packages for the Young Carers at Ferndown Upper School.

We can't wait to hand them out in a few days! 🎁⛄
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🌍 Foundation Art Residential: Day 1 Recap!

Yesterday marked an incredible start to the Foundation residential. Students embarked on an epic journey exploring life and death, treasure, exploitation and colonialism - a true voyage around the world. They also delved into Nordic Noir, from the haunting works of the Munch to the atmospheric art of Mama Andersson.

To top off an action-packed first day: Lost Souls pizza, a wander through Camden Market, and a brilliant theatre performance rounded off the evening adventures.

What a way to kick things off! ✨🎭🍕🖼️
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🌍 Foundation Art

On Friday, we took our newly formed Boys' Theatre Company to the West End to get some ideas and inspiration for projects we are going to be working on this year.

After a tour of the London Theatre District, our company were fortunate to be given a backstage tour and conversation with actors, directors and theatre technicians as well as being able to stand on a London West End Stage!

The boys were then invited to watch a performance of 'The Choir of Man', giving them a very interactive and engaging first experience of theatre. We are excited to be able to provide further opportunities to experience theatre throughout this year and are looking forward to sharing some performances of our own!
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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

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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.”