Ferndown Middle School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 20 June 2023
Previous inspections
- 7 January 2021Academy conversion letterReport
Catchment area
Ferndown Middle School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
Ferndown Middle School is in Dorset council's area. Check its admissions booklet for how far away places went in recent years.
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 613
- Capacity
- 600
- Girls / boys
- 49% / 51%
- Free school meals
- 21%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.8
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 14.2
- Leadership (FTE)
- 3
- Part-time teachers
- 36%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
50%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
135 responses up to 1 April 2024 · 23% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
61% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
76% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
44% agreeMy child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
43% agreeThe school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
41% agree
Questions about Ferndown Middle School
What is Ferndown Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted last inspected Ferndown Middle School on 20 June 2023 and did not give an overall grade.
What is the catchment area for Ferndown Middle School?
Ferndown Middle School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at Ferndown Middle School?
Ferndown Middle School had 613 pupils aged 9 to 13 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 600. It is a mixed school.
