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Sixth Form Open Evening – 6th November 18:30 – 20:30

Open Morning for prospective year 9 – 11 students –  Thursday 2nd October.

School tours for prospective year 9 – 11 students available on the first Tuesday of every month.

Booking essential for all open mornings or tours: https://fernup.dorset.sch.uk/book

Sixth Form Open Evening – 6th November 18:30 – 20:30

Open Morning for prospective year 9 – 11 students – Thursday 2nd October.

School tours for prospective year 9 – 11 students available on the first Tuesday of every month.

Booking essential for all open mornings or tours: https://fernup.dorset.sch.uk/book

Welcome

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

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Year 11 Exam Results 2025 – Press Release

Sixth Form Exam Results 2025 – Press Release

Pearson National Teaching Awards

Robotics Team From Dorset Wins First Tech Challenge UK

Outstanding Outcomes

Judged ALPs Outstanding for our Sixth Form Provision

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

Outstanding Outcomes

Judged ALPs Outstanding for our Sixth Form Provision

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

Celebrating Success

Making a Difference

Opportunity

Celebrating Success

Making a Difference

Opportunity

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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.”

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