Ferndown Upper School Catchment Area
Ferndown Upper School is a community secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset , serving pupils aged 13–19, with 1169 pupils, and a capacity of 1146 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
13–19
Age range
1,169
Pupils
1,146
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Ferndown Upper School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Ferndown Upper School are allocated by Dorset using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 Upper School — School Information
- Full address
- Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113854
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ferndown Upper School
Is Ferndown Upper School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ferndown Upper School currently has 1169 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1146 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ferndown Upper School? ▾
Admission to Ferndown Upper 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 Upper School cover? ▾
Ferndown Upper School is a secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset, serving pupils aged 13–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ferndown Upper School? ▾
Ferndown Upper School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.