Is Ferndown Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 18th of 28 secondary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ferndown Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at Ferndown Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ferndown Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Ferndown Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ferndown Middle School

Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9UP

Local ranking18th of 28 secondary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 June 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 613
Boys: 310 (52%)
Girls: 290 (48%)
Capacity: 600 (100% full)
SEND: 18.3%
FSM Eligible: 20.9%
EAL: 4.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.9%
SEN Support: 13.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,227/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.0%
White Other: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.7%

90.0%

White British

2.5%

White Other

1.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01202876556

office@fernmid.dorset.sch.uk

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Peter Grant Way

Ferndown, South West

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Administrative

URN: 148163
UKPRN: 10086737
Establishment No.: 4184
Trust: SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

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