Budehaven Community School vs Ferndown Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 185 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Budehaven Community School
Bude · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,145 students
Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–19
1,134 students
| Measure | Budehaven Community School Bude, South West | Ferndown Upper School Ferndown, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #211 of 402 | #150 of 402 |
| National rank | #2107 of 4,090 | #1644 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 1,145 | 1,134 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,145 | 1,134 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | 33.8 |
| town | Bude | Ferndown |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk | www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ferndown Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 47.1).
- •Budehaven Community School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 1,134.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Budehaven Community School better than Ferndown Upper School?
On the Success Index (England), Ferndown Upper School ranks higher (56.5 vs 47.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Budehaven Community School and Ferndown Upper School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Bude and Ferndown in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Budehaven Community School: 1,145. Ferndown Upper School: 1,134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Budehaven Community School and Ferndown Upper School rank in South West?
Budehaven Community School is 211th of 402 and Ferndown Upper School is 150th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).