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Ferndown Upper School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Dorset). It has about 1,030 boys and girls aged between 13 and 19. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Progress, Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Destinations.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | LeAF Studio | |
| 3.1 | Oak Academy | |
| 3.4 | The Bourne Academy | |
| 3.7 | Parkfield School | |
| 4.0 | Glenmoor Academy | |
| 4.1 | Winton Academy | |
| 4.4 | Bournemouth School for Girls | |
| 4.4 | Bournemouth School | |
| 4.5 | Queen Elizabeth's School | |
| 4.6 | St Aldhelm's Academy | |
| 4.7 | The Bishop of Winchester Academy | |
| 4.8 | Magna Academy |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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