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.
We’re offering school tours, should you have missed our open evening in September, for available dates and to book:
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✨GCSE OPTIONS LAUNCH ✨
Tomorrow we kick start our GCSE Options Process with Year 9!
Students will be taking part in an off-timetable morning tomorrow, where they will have the opportunity to hear from a wide range of courses, learn key decision making skills and get logged onto Unifrog for the first time!
Tomorrow evening, we will be hosting our Options Evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm, and would be great to see as many parents/guardians and students as possible.
Daria R in Year 13 was selected to play in the British Isles Indoor Bowls Council (BIIBC) Mixed Under 18 International Series in Cumbernauld Scotland this weekend!
The event featured the best young bowlers from across the home nations (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) all competing in singles, pairs, triples and fours disciplines.
Daria managed to secure silver medals for England in two categories!
We're hiring - Maths Teacher! 🌟
Required for a September 2026 start, an enthusiastic and dedicated full time or part time teacher of Maths.
Applications to be made via our website - fernup.dorset.sch.uk/2026/01/07/teacher-of-maths-job-vacancy/
Closing date - Midnight 18th January 2026
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.”