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Welcome to Ferndown Upper School

Headteacher's Welcome

Headteacher's Welcome

Philip Jones

I am delighted to welcome you to our school. There is something very special about Ferndown Upper 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.

Philip Jones

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Our Vision - Ethos & Values

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3 days ago
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On Monday, all of our Year 12 students took part in a couple of rounds of Bingo!📢

Prizes were given out for winning lines and houses, we made sure to load each table full of sweets so students left on a sugary high!

Thank you to Mr Martin for organising and hosting the event! 😁 ... See MoreSee Less

On Monday, all of our Year 12 students took part in a couple of rounds of Bingo!📢 Prizes were given out for winning lines and houses, we made sure to load each table full of sweets so students left on a sugary high! Thank you to Mr Martin for organising and hosting the event! 😁Image attachment
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Yesterday Mrs Goldbey delivered sessions on Sexual Health Education to our Sixth Formers.

Topics included understanding contraception and STIs. Thank you Mrs Goldbey for delivering such impactful information! ... See MoreSee Less

Yesterday Mrs Goldbey delivered sessions on Sexual Health Education to our Sixth Formers. Topics included understanding contraception and STIs. Thank you Mrs Goldbey for delivering such impactful information!Image attachment
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4 days ago
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🎊 Calling all local businesses and employers! 🎊

We're so excited to announce our 3rd Annual Meet the Employer Event and we'd LOVE for you to be a part of it!

The aim of this event is to bring together a wide range of representatives from as many different sectors as possible to demonstrate to our students the wide variety of careers available to them in the future.

This is your chance to connect with the next generation to showcase what your organisation has to offer whilst inspiring the next generation of professionals.

Date - 1st of May 2025
Time - 9:50am-12:10pm

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🎊 Calling all local businesses and employers! 🎊 Were so excited to announce our 3rd Annual Meet the Employer Event and wed LOVE for you to be a part of it! The aim of this event is to bring together a wide range of representatives from as many different sectors as possible to demonstrate to our students the wide variety of careers available to them in the future. This is your chance to connect with the next generation to showcase what your organisation has to offer whilst inspiring the next generation of professionals. Date - 1st of May 2025 Time - 9:50am-12:10pm Sign up now - https://forms.office.com/e/MdsGRHRxZT
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Pearson National Teaching Awards

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

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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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