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Ferndown Middle School

Dorset, BH22 9UPSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Ferndown Middle School

Ferndown Middle School is a state-funded mixed secondary school in Dorset, catering for pupils aged 9 to 13, and it is currently running slightly above its official capacity. With 613 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 600, the school is effectively full, which suggests it is a popular choice among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.7%, a figure that is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools in England, which typically sits around 17-18%. This indicates that the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school does not have a religious character, and there is no sixth form or nursery provision on site. While the data does not include specific admission oversubscription figures, the fact that the school is operating over its stated capacity implies strong local demand, particularly from families seeking a middle school option within the Dorset local authority area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPeter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP
HeadteacherGrant Hopkins
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils613
Free School Meals (FSM)20.7%
School Capacity613 / 600 (102% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Astro TurfPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibrarySwimming PoolDining HallGymnasiumSports HallSixth Form CentreTheatreScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

FootballRugbyAthleticsBasketballDanceTennisBadmintonCross CountrySwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessOrchestraNewspaperScience ClubEco ClubChoirCodingDebateDuke of EdinburghBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: fernmid.dorset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferndown Middle School

Ferndown Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.