Ferndown Upper School

A good community school school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ferndown Upper School.

Ferndown, BH229EY Ofsted: Good Age 13-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.1%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 May 2016
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cherry Grove
Ferndown, BH229EY
Phone
1202871243
Website
fernup.dorset.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113854
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
Website
http://www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk
Age range
13-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,309 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,161
Free School Meals
23.7% (275 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
34%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
138 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.1 (+22.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.3 (+8.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.34 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
83 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
166
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,161 pupils
13-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Childcare Skills (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(31 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

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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