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Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
613
Capacity
600
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 45% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 88% nationally. However, only 1% of pupils reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 9-13.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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50.80244, -1.89969 · BH22 9UP
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN148163
School typeAcademy converter
Websitefernmid.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ferndown Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Ferndown Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2018.
Is Ferndown Middle School a good school?
Ferndown Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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