Ferndown Upper School

Ferndown Upper School

Established	1972
Type	[Comprehensive]
Headteacher	Philip Jones[1]
Chair of Governors	Hilary Billimore[1]
Location	Cherry Grove Ferndown Dorset BH22 9EY England 50°48′22″N 1°54′09″W / 50.80611°N 1.90237°W / 50.80611; -1.90237Coordinates: 50°48′22″N 1°54′09″W / 50.80611°N 1.90237°W / 50.80611; -1.90237
Local authority	Dorset
DfE URN	113854 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Students	982
Gender	Coeducational
Ages	13–19
Houses	Red Green Purple
Colours	Black and House colours
Website	Ferndown Upper School

Ferndown Upper School is a comprehensive school and sixth form located in Ferndown, Dorset, England. Opened in 1972, it has grown to accommodate a curriculum including food technology and a specialism in the arts.^[2][3]

It is confirmed that Ferndown Upper School exam results were not only the best in East Dorset for the 2nd year running, but Ferndown students achieved top 4 results for the whole of Dorset on all key measures^[4]

Typical School Day

Time Description 8.30 – 8.50 Registration / Assembly 8.50 – 9.50 Period 1 9.50 – 10.50 Period 2 10.50 – 11.10 Break 11.10 – 12.10 Period 3 12.10 – 13.10 Period 4 13.10 – 13.40 Lunch 13.40 – 14.40 Period 5 14.40 End of School Day 14.40 – 15.40 Period 6 (Subject Dependant)^[5]

Uniform

Download this information as a PDF document. GIRLS – DAYWEAR ITEM NOTES COST from MANDATORY Skirt or trousers Trousers – Plain black tailored full-length school trousers which must not be skin tight (absolutely not 5 pocket jeans or jean style, calf length, tight fitting, low cut at the waist, or with any visible badges, motifs, zips or fasteners, ‘fashion’ trousers, leggings, lycra based fabrics, hipster style or skinny jeans). The test we use in school is whether the trouser clings to the knee or below the knee. If it does cling to the knee or below these trousers will not be accepted. £14.99 * Skirt – Specific design available from the school shop only £16.99 * Blazer (specific design) Available from the school shop only £28.99 Shoes Plain black leather type (not fabric/canvas or leather ‘vans’). No high heels or stilettos, or backless shoes or strap sandals, no boots and absolutely no trainers and no easily visible logos, must have black soles. n/a * Blouse (specific design) Embroidered with school house logo and available from the school shop only. Twin pack £24.99 Socks or tights Plain black or grey socks. Natural or black tights. OPTIONAL Belt Must be plain black, no logo, maximum width 3 cm n/a Jumper/cardigan V neck, plain black, standard length and only to be worn under blazer £15.99 GENERAL Make-up Discreet natural make-up. Excessive make-up will be asked to be removed. No false nails (health and safety risk). Only natural nail polish is acceptable. n/a GIRLS – PE MANDATORY * Black T shirt With school logo – only available from school shop £14.99 * Shorts or Skort Embroidered with school logo and only available from the school shop £14.99/£19.99 Football socks (outdoor use) Black or black/yellow £7.99 Sports socks (indoor use) White Shin pads n/a Trainers Non marking sole. No board shoes, converse style, plimsolls or black soles n/a Football boots n/a OPTIONAL * Sports leggings Embroidered with school logo and only available from the school shop £18.99 * Tracksuit trousers Embroidered with school logo and only available from the school shop £23.99 * Black PE overtop Embroidered with school logo and only available from the school shop £21.99 BOYS – DAYWEAR ITEM NOTES COST from MANDATORY Trousers Tousers – Plain black full-length school trousers. No corduroy, denim, jeans or “fashion” trousers. £9.99 Skirt – Specific design available from the school shop only £16.99 * Blazer (specific design) Available from the school shop only £28.99 Shoes Plain black leather type (not fabric/canvas or leather ‘vans’). No trainers and no easily visible logos, must have black soles. n/a * Tie In House colour and available from school shop or school only. £4.99 Shirt Plain white school shirt with collar buttoned to top. No sports or casual shirts). 13.99 (twin pack) Socks Plain black or grey socks. OPTIONAL Belt Must be plain black, no logo, maximum width 3 cm n/a Jumper V neck, plain black, standard length and only to be worn under blazer £15.99 BOYS – PE MANDATORY * Black polo top With school logo – only available from school shop £16.99 * Shorts Embroidered with school logo and only available from the school shop £13.99 Trainers Non marking sole. No board shoes, converse style, plimsolls or black soles n/a Sports socks (indoor use) White * Black & yellow rugby shirt Embroidered with school logo and only available from the school shop £23.99 Football socks (outdoor use) Black or black/yellow £7.99 Shin pads n/a Football boots With screw in studs so that rugby studs can also be fitted n/a OPTIONAL * Tracksuit trousers Embroidered with school logo and only available from the school shop – can be worn for trampolining or over the usual PE kit if the weather is bad. £23.99 * Black PE overtop Embroidered with school logo and only available from the school shop £21.99 Gum shield n/a Safety equipment Padding/helmets if playing contact games/sports n/a GENERAL GUIDANCE No scarves No denim jackets or coats, sports or tracksuit tops, hoodies etc. No baseball caps or other headgear No inappropriate hair accessories/designs, no unatural hair colours. No less than grade 2 haircuts – no shaven heads, marking or hair tattoos Minimal jewellery – 1 fine neck chain, 1 ring, 1 watch, 1 plain gold/silver stud in each ear, one plain nose stud (less than 1mm), one small bracelet, one charity wrist band. No other visible jewellery and no spacers or space bars Coats (suitable for bad weather) to be worn over blazers , not instead of and not to be worn in school. NB: Inappropriate items of clothing (especially hoodies, scarves and jewellery) will be confiscated if worn in school. Items marked as * above must only be purchased from The School Shop (Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT, 01202 893040) in our specific FUS design. Where other prices are given, these items are also available at The School shop, although parents may choose to buy them elsewhere. In this case, parents must please ensure that items conform to the guidelines given or they will not be allowed.^[6]

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