Ferndown Upper School

Ferndown Upper School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 30% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £400,505. Over a 12 month period, 384 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

30%

Mathematics

38%

> Entries

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32

Biology

14%

Chemistry

33%

Physics

11%

Mathematics Further

25%

Psychology

15%

History

38%

Sociology

20%

English Literature

0%

English Language

13%

Business Studies Single

11%

Geography

0%

Art and Design Fine Art

31%

Art and Design Photography

30%

Art and Design Textiles

25%

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

17%

Mathematics

21%

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242

English Language

13%

English Literature

15%

Physics

13%

Chemistry

12%

Biology

11%

Geography

15%

Computer Studies Computing

20%

History

21%

Religious Studies

18%

Sociology

8%

Music

10%

Drama and Theatre Studies

10%

Physical Education Sports Studies

29%

Business Studies: Single

13%

Statistics

62%

French

29%

Spanish

27%

Design and Technology

4%

Art and Design Fine Art

14%

Art and Design Textiles

20%

Art and Design Photography

9%

DandT Food Technology

11%

Media Film Tv Studies

14%

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

384

Anti-social behaviour

117

Violence and sexual offences

108

Vehicle crime

14

Shoplifting

35

Burglary

15

Criminal damage and arson

23

Public order

25

Robbery

3

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

34

Drugs

4

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

1

Possession of weapons

4

Headteacher: Mr Philip Jones

Local Authority: Dorset

Telephone: 01202871243

Website: www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk

Address: Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY

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