Open Other Middle deemed secondary Mixed

Ferndown Middle School

Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9UP
Part of: CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ferndown Middle School
Ferndown, BH22 9UP
613 Pupils
600 Capacity
9–13 Age Range
20.70% FSM %
311 Boys
302 Girls
About Ferndown Middle School

Ferndown Middle School is an Academies for pupils aged 9–13 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 613 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Grant Hopkins.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Dorset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Middle deemed secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency Christchurch
Ward Ferndown North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2021
UKPRN 10086737
URN 148163
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Clarke Chair of Local Governing Body 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Thresher Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 — N/A
Mrs Denny Bartlett Local Governor 02/05/2025 01/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Bebbington Local Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Bebbington Local Governor 01/09/2021 28/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Alysia Dolan Local Governor 01/05/2025 28/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rebecca Ellement Local Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Green Local Governor 05/05/2022 20/11/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Grant Hopkins Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Lolley Local Governor 04/05/2022 28/08/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rebekah Mulrooney Local Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Parkes Local Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ferndown First School
0.13 km • Ferndown
Other
Ferndown Upper School
0.45 km • Ferndown
Other
Parley First School
1.17 km • Ferndown
Other
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
2.23 km • Wimborne
Other
West Moors Middle School
2.62 km • Ferndown
Other
Oakhurst Community First School
2.7 km • Ferndown
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ferndown Middle School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ferndown, Dorset.
Ferndown Middle School has 613 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
Ferndown Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13.
The Headteacher at Ferndown Middle School is Mr Grant Hopkins.
Ferndown Middle School is at Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9UP, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Ferndown Middle School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ferndown Middle School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Grant Hopkins
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9UP
01202876556
fernmid.dorset.sch.uk/
Location
BH22 9UP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148163
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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