Ferndown Upper School
Secondary school in Ferndown, Dorset. Report card, Mar 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 5 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.3 milesFerndown Middle School
School remains Good (Jun 2023)
- 1.5 milesWest Moors Middle School
Report card, Jun 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected
- 2.8 milesSt Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
School remains Good (Feb 2024)
- 2.9 milesLeAF Studio
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Sep 2024)
- 3.1 milesOak Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Nov 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.