Ferndown Upper School vs Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–19
1,134 students
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
134 students
| Measure | Ferndown Upper School Ferndown, South West | Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #150 of 402 | #298 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1644 of 4,090 | #2987 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 1,134 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,134 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 89.3% |
| 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 | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk | www.hamprestonfirstschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 56.5).
- •Ferndown Upper School is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 134.
- •Ferndown Upper School is a local authority school while Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a academy 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 Upper School better than Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?
On the Success Index (England), Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School ranks higher (75.0 vs 56.5 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 Upper School and Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ferndown and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferndown Upper School: 1,134. Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferndown Upper School and Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School rank in South West?
Ferndown Upper School is 150th of 402 and Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is 298th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).