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Are all Ferndown neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ferndown Area

Ferndown's secondary school serves this market town community in East Dorset with a single upper school option. Ferndown Upper School is rated Good by Ofsted and achieves an Attainment 8 score of 46, above England's average of 39. As Ferndown's only secondary school, it provides comprehensive education for local families, with FMS Inspection Scores shown alongside England's 7.4/10 (Good) average for context. Families benefit from a well-established school with strong community connections in this distinctive Dorset setting. Use the map view to explore the school and see how it compares to options in neighboring areas.

Top schools in Ferndown

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Ferndown Upper School
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