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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.
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Best Dorset GCSE Results 2019 - 2023
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Dorset and BCP's First T Level Provider
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Pearson Secondary Teacher of the year 2024
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Oversubscribed for the 7th Consecutive Year
- 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're hiring! 💫
We're looking for an outstanding and ambitious English Teacher to start from January 2026 to May 2026
Closing date - 4th January 2026
Apply here - fernup.dorset.sch.uk/2025/12/11/1-0-fte-teacher-of-english-job-vacancy/
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We're hiring! 🌟
We're looking for a cover supervisor, this is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to gain experience working with children in a school setting or an ECT currently unemployed looking for further valuable teaching experience.
Closing date - 4th January 2026
Apply here: fernup.dorset.sch.uk/.../cover-supervisor-job.../
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Sneak peek!
Our students have been hard at work rehearsing for tonight's Christmas Carol Concert - which our Year 9's were lucky enough to hear this afternoon - it's already sounding so festive and magical 🎶⭐
We can't wait to share the festive joy with you this evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm at St Mary's Church, Ferndown 🎄
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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
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.”
