The History Department at Ferndown aims to inspire students through an engaging and relevant curriculum that helps them understand the world they live in. We explore the key events, ideas and people that have shaped modern society, introducing concepts such as democracy, dictatorship, capitalism and communism. Students develop vital skills including analysis, communication, and arguing from different perspectives, preparing them for a wide range of future careers.

History at Ferndown is dynamic, challenging, and enjoyable. Lessons seek to retain the fun of history with classrooms transformed into 1920s Chicago speakeasies, the guerrilla booby-traps of the jungle during the Vietnam War and a courtroom to put different Presidents on trial. There is a rigorous approach to examinations. Students study diverse topics including the world wars, dictatorships and social history. Taught by experienced and enthusiastic staff, history is a subject students consistently enjoy and achieve well in.