Ferndown Upper School
Community school · Sixth form
Ferndown, BH22 9EY
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 41% in England
4 of 18 in Dorset
Pupils
1,134
Absence
8.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 48.3 | 45.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 50% | 45% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 48% | 45% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.72 | 0.34 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- LeAF Studio · 3.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- Oak Academy · 3.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 3% in England
- The Bourne Academy · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 38% in England
- Glenmoor Academy · 4.0 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
- Winton Academy · 4.1 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
- Queen Elizabeth's School · 4.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 43% in England
The neighbourhood
Ferndown Upper School is in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom (typical home £372,500, crime very low).
What is Ferndown Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Ferndown Upper School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Ferndown Upper School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ferndown Upper School is in the top 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.