Ferndown Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Peter Grant Way, BH22 9UP |
| School Website | fernmid.dorset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1202876556 |
| URN | 148163 |
School Census
| Total | 595 |
| Girls/Boys | 321/274 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.9%/46.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 119 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/01/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/01/2018 | Good |
| 19/06/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -4.0 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -3.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 49% |
| no | 51% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Ferndown First School
(0.08 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mountbatten Drive, , BH22 9FB
Ferndown Upper School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 13-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cherry Grove, , BH22 9EY