Ferndown Upper School

Ferndown Upper School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 17% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £389,735. Over a 12 month period, 340 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

17%

Mathematics

31%

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16

Biology

5%

Chemistry

14%

Physics

18%

Psychology

14%

History

9%

Sociology

38%

English Literature

0%

English Language

7%

Business Studies Single

33%

Geography

6%

Religious Studies

11%

Art and Design Fine Art

71%

Art and Design Photography

11%

Art and Design Textiles

50%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

23%

Mathematics

26%

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223

English Language

20%

English Literature

21%

Physics

16%

Chemistry

15%

Biology

16%

Geography

19%

Computer Studies Computing

17%

History

29%

Religious Studies

24%

Music

18%

Drama and Theatre Studies

12%

Physical Education Sports Studies

50%

Business Studies: Single

35%

Statistics

64%

French

10%

Spanish

16%

Design and Technology

12%

Art and Design Fine Art

18%

Art and Design Textiles

24%

Art and Design Photography

24%

DandT Food Technology

0%

Media Film Tv Studies

16%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

340

Anti-social behaviour

88

Violence and sexual offences

98

Vehicle crime

20

Shoplifting

26

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

23

Public order

32

Robbery

2

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

32

Drugs

4

Bicycle theft

4

Other crime

0

Possession of weapons

1

Headteacher: Mr Philip Jones

Local Authority: Dorset

Telephone: 1202871243

Website: www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk

Address: Cherry Grove, null, Ferndown, BH22 9EY

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