Ferndown First School vs Ferndown Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 573 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndown First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
348 students
Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–19
1,134 students
| Measure | Ferndown First School Ferndown, South West | Ferndown Upper School Ferndown, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #722 of 1,695 | #150 of 402 |
| National rank | #6812 of 15,697 | #1644 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 348 | 1,134 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 1,134 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Ferndown | Ferndown |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fernfirst.dorset.sch.uk | www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ferndown Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 55.4).
- •Ferndown Upper School is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 348.
- •Ferndown First School is a academy school while Ferndown Upper School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ferndown First School better than Ferndown Upper School?
On the Success Index (England), Ferndown Upper School ranks higher (56.5 vs 55.4 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 Ferndown First School and Ferndown Upper School?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Ferndown and Ferndown in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferndown First School: 348. Ferndown Upper School: 1,134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferndown First School and Ferndown Upper School rank in South West?
Ferndown First School is 722nd of 1,695 and Ferndown Upper School is 150th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).