Ferndown Upper School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ferndown Upper School
Address: Cherry Grove
Town/City: Ferndown
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH22 9EY
Country: 100040680613
 Telephone Number: 01202 871243
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-19)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Philip Jones
Capacity: 1309
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 979 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.6%

Location and administration

URN: 113854
DfE Number: 838/4022
UKPRN: 10002443
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: Christchurch (E14000638)
Electoral Ward: Ferndown North (E05012700)

Easting & Northing: 406976E, 100735N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 48' 24.36" N 1° 54' 8.06" W
Plus Code: 9C2WR34X+P4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ferndown Middle School (0.5km)
  2. Ferndown First School (0.6km)
  3. Parley First School (1.6km)
  4. Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School (2.4km)
  5. West Moors Middle School (2.5km)
  6. Oakhurst Community First School (2.5km)
  7. West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School (2.7km)
  8. Hayeswood First School (3.4km)
  9. Colehill First School (3.5km)
  10. Portfield School (3.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Tonja Ackroyd - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2019 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 November 2023.
  • Mr Barry William Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2024.
  • Mr Alex James Andrew Crutchley - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2023.
  • Mr Clive Dedman - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2026.
  • Mrs Anne East - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Miss Lucy Giles - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Mr Tristram Hobson - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2026.
  • Mr Robert Osborough - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2023.
  • Mr Kevin Penwarden - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 November 2025.
  • Mr Gary Stone - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2023.
  • Mrs Catherine Willoughby-Crisp - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 7 July 2026.