Ferndown Middle School Catchment Area
Ferndown Middle School is a academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 613 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
9–13
Age range
613
Pupils
600
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Ferndown Middle School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ferndown Middle School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Ferndown Middle School — School Information
- Full address
- Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9UP
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9–13 years
- Free school meals
- 20.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148163
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Ferndown
If Ferndown Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Ferndown are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ferndown Middle School
Is Ferndown Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ferndown Middle School currently has 613 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ferndown Middle School? ▾
Admission to Ferndown Middle School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ferndown Middle School cover? ▾
Ferndown Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ferndown Middle School? ▾
Ferndown Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.