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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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We are proud to introduce our Boys Theatre Company 2025! 🎭

National statistics are highlighting the lack of male representation within the arts, with fewer boys entering into professions linked to them. At Ferndown, we have decided to combat these statistics by creating a company of 10x Year 9 boys who are going to be trained by leading professionals and have experiences across a range of theatre performances including an upcoming visit to the London West End.

This company is driven by these 10x young men who are going to shape and define what it is going to achieve and stand for this year. The company began their work with a workshop delivered by Dan Boyden who is going to be supporting our boys throughout this journey.

A day full of laughter, confidence building and new friendships, we are so excited for what's to come!
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Today our school came together for our annual Remembrance Service.

We paused to reflect and honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve.

A special thank you to Zak in Year 13 for his moving performance on the bugle, and to our students who are members of the RAF cadets for proudly wearing their uniforms and taking part in the parade.

We will remember them 🌺
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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.”