Ferndown Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Ferndown, serving pupils aged 9 to 13. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ferndown Middle School currently has around 583 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 16.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, BH22 9UP |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Middle deemed secondary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gillian Allen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113878 |
| Age Range: | 9 - 13 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 583 |
| Number of Boys: | 303 |
| Number of Girls: | 280 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB | - not rated | 138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB | 3out of 4 | 138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Moors Middle School Heathfield Way , West Moors BH22 0DA | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.