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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

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☀️ Sun's out, students out! ☀️

We've LOVED seeing our students making the most of the sunshine on the newly opened field over the course of the last few weeks - laughter, football games, picnics and plenty of smiles all around! ⚽️🥪

It's been amazing to see our school community come together and enjoy this beautiful space. Here's to many more sunny days ahead! 😎

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☀️ Suns out, students out! ☀️

Weve LOVED seeing our students making the most of the sunshine on the newly opened field over the course of the last few weeks - laughter, football games, picnics and plenty of smiles all around! ⚽️🥪

Its been amazing to see our school community come together and enjoy this beautiful space. Heres to many more sunny days ahead! 😎

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We're hiring! 🎉

Applications to be made via our website - fernup.dorset.sch.uk/2025/05/15/clerk-to-the-governors-job-vacancy/

Closing date - 1st June 2025
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Were hiring! 🎉

Applications to be made via our website - https://fernup.dorset.sch.uk/2025/05/15/clerk-to-the-governors-job-vacancy/ 

Closing date - 1st June 2025

On the 13th and 14th of May, Jonathan's Jungle Roadshow came into school to visit Year 9 - he brought with him his snake Mufasa, Scorpions, Tarantulas, some Katydids and a Gecko!

The students thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and asked some really interesting questions! 🐍🕷🌿

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On the 13th and 14th of May, Jonathans Jungle Roadshow came into school to visit Year 9 - he brought with him his snake Mufasa, Scorpions, Tarantulas, some Katydids and a Gecko! 

The students thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and asked some really interesting questions! 🐍🕷🌿

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Pearson National Teaching Awards

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.”