Address: Ferndown Upper School, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY
Tel: 01202 871243
Head teacher: Alex Wills
Aged range: 13-19
Number of pupils: 1,005, of which 315 are in the sixth form Mixed
GCSE results: 47 per cent gained at least five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and maths last year Ofsted: Last Ofsted inspection in 20120 rated it as a good school.
Comments included: “There is a rising trend in students’ achievement and the majority of students make good progress regardless of their background, starting point or special educational needs. “Teaching is good. Students are motivated and engaged and a purposeful working atmosphere pervades the school.”
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