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Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.3 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,169
Capacity
1,146
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.7 is above the national average, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students entering the EBacc, currently at just 12%. Additionally, 53% of pupils progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a positive pathway for students post-graduation.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 118 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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50.80613, -1.90237 · BH22 9EY
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113854
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.fernup.dorset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ferndown Upper School rated by Ofsted?
Ferndown Upper School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2016.
Is Ferndown Upper School a good school?
Ferndown Upper School scores 50.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ferndown Upper School in GCSEs?
Ferndown Upper School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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