Ferndown Middle School

About Ferndown Middle School

Ferndown Middle School is an academy converter in Ferndown, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 613 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

613 / 600 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP

Phone

01202876556

Headteacher

Grant Hopkins

Website

http://fernmid.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ferndown Middle School?

Ferndown Middle School is an academy converter in Ferndown, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Ferndown Middle School have?

Ferndown Middle School has 613 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ferndown Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

45% of pupils at Ferndown Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ferndown Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ferndown Middle School is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Ferndown Middle School?

Ferndown Middle School is located at Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP.