Destinations, Performance & Exam Results
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Destinations Data: Year 11
At Ferndown Upper School, we are extremely proud of our previous students and what they have gone on to achieve after their time with us. This is reflected through our destinations data.
At the end of each academic year, the destinations data for the previous Year 11 will be updated as soon as the information is gathered and collated. If you are looking for historic data, this may be available on the Government website and/or Dorset Council’s website.
| Destination | 2023 - 221 Students | 2024 - 233 Students | 2025 - 243 Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Sixth Form | 132 | 122 | 90 |
| Other Sixth Form | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| College | 66 | 95 | 126 |
| Apprenticeship | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| Full Time Employment | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Moved Abroad | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Not Known/ NEET | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| Scholarship | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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Destinations Data: Year 13
At Ferndown Upper School, we are extremely proud of our previous students and what they have gone on to achieve after their time with us. This is reflected through our destinations data.
At the end of each academic year, the destinations data for the previous Year 13 will be updated as soon as the information is gathered and collated. If you are looking for historic data, this may be available on the Government website and/or Dorset Council’s website.
| Destination | 2023 - 94 Students | 2024 - 168 Students | 2025 - 152 Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | 10 | 18 | 18 |
| University | 39 | 71 | 80 |
| Foundation Art | 9 | 13 | 8 |
| Gap Year | 17 | 23 | 13 |
| Employment | 14 | 43 | 26 |
| Armed Forces | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Not Known | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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What are the Gatsby Benchmarks?
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of 8 key guidelines developed to help schools to deliver high-quality careers education. They are as a result of a research project commissioned by The Gatsby Foundation in 2013 to identify the best international practices in careers guidance. The findings, published in the report ‘Good Career Guidance’ in 2014, have since become the cornerstone of careers provision in schools across the UK. The benchmarks were designed to address inconsistencies in careers education and provide schools with a clear, evidence-based framework to ensure all students receive the support they need to make informed decisions about their future.
The Gatsby Benchmarks ensure that every student has access to consistent, meaningful careers education. By meeting these standards, schools can help students to understand their options, develop key employability skills and feel confident about their future choices.
Our school is proud to use The Gatsby Benchmarks as a foundation for our careers programme, ensuring your child is supported every step of the way.
FUS Gatsby Benchmark Results
Every half-term our Careers department goes through an analysis procedure with our Enterprise Co-ordinator at Dorset Council to assess our progress towards the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.
As a result of this procedure, we are then given a percentage score for our progress towards the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks; our most recent score from our assessment in 2026 can be seen below.
| Benchmark | % Score |
|---|---|
| BM1 | 100% |
| BM2 | 100% |
| BM3 | 100% |
| BM4 | 100% |
| BM5 | 75% |
| BM6 | 58% |
| BM7 | 89% |
| BM8 | 85% |
Our Careers Programme...
At Ferndown Upper School, we are committed to preparing every student for life beyond the classroom. Our comprehensive careers programme is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their future. Our Careers Department is dedicated to helping students make informed decisions about their next steps by providing a range of services such as one-to-one guidance appointments, careers events and resources to support students to explore a wide variety of career paths. Through close partnerships with local businesses, universities and training providers, we ensure our students have access to valuable insights and opportunities.
The world of work is constantly evolving, our mission is to equip our students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in their chosen paths.
More information can be found HERE for students, or HERE for parents.