Open State Secondary Mixed

Ferndown Upper School

Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
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Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown, BH22 9EY
1,169 Pupils
1,146 Capacity
13–19 Age Range
21.70% FSM %
581 Boys
588 Girls
About Ferndown Upper School

Ferndown Upper School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ferndown, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 13–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,169 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,146. Current headteacher: Philip Jones.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education 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 Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10002443
URN 113854
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Clive Dedman Chair of Governors 20/09/2023 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Barry Bennett Governor 07/07/2020 06/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah-Louise Cole Governor 17/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Crutchley Governor 03/12/2019 03/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne East Governor 07/07/2022 17/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Antony Footman Governor 31/01/2024 17/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Gilbert Governor 07/07/2022 07/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lucy Giles Governor 21/01/2022 20/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Tristram Hobson Governor 01/12/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Moss Governor 27/03/2024 27/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Penwarden Governor 09/11/2021 09/11/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Kevin Penwarden Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ferndown Middle School
0.45 km • Ferndown
Other
Ferndown First School
0.57 km • Ferndown
Other
Parley First School
1.63 km • Ferndown
Other
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
2.38 km • Wimborne
Other
West Moors Middle School
2.48 km • Ferndown
Other
Oakhurst Community First School
2.49 km • Ferndown
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ferndown Upper School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ferndown, Dorset.
Ferndown Upper School has 1,169 pupils, with a capacity of 1,146.
Ferndown Upper School caters for pupils aged 13 to 19.
The admissions policy at Ferndown Upper School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ferndown Upper School is Mr Philip Jones.
Ferndown Upper School is at Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Ferndown Upper School: Has a sixth form.
Ferndown Upper School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Philip Jones
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
01202871243
www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk
Location
BH22 9EY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113854
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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