Welcome to

Ferndown Sixth Form

  • Caring
  • Encouraging
  • Opportunity
  • Support
  • Enrichment

Browse our courses, hear from our students about what makes Ferndown Sixth Form so perfect for them, find out where they move on after they leave and begin your journey with us.

Notice:

Applications for 2026 open on November 6th.

Please contact Mrs Curchin at KerryCurchin@fernup.dorset.sch.uk with any queries.

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Entry Requirements
Courses

Welcome to

Ferndown Sixth Form

  • Caring
  • Encouraging
  • Opportunity
  • Support
  • Enrichment

Browse our courses, hear from our students about what makes Ferndown Sixth Form so perfect for them, find out where they move on after they leave and begin your journey with us.

Notice:

Applications for 2026 open on November 6th.
Please contact Mrs Curchin at KerryCurchin@fernup.dorset.sch.uk with any queries.

UK Students Apply
Entry Requirements For Our Courses
Courses

Why Ferndown Sixth Form?

  • Outstanding Results

    Half a grade better than other local alternatives. Supported by expert teachers and small class sizes.

  • Dedicated Spaces

    New and improved 6th form cafe and common rooms coming soon! Modern independent study centre available all day.

  • Vibrant Student Life

    from charity events to bingo, bowling to movie nights and competitions, we offer you opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. More than just lessons.

  • Personalised Timetable

    Maximise your out of school time and free periods that can be taken off-site from day one.

  • University and Career Success

    Personalised post-18 guidance from our dedicated Head of Destinations and Opportunities to help you reach your future goals. 100% of students achieve their first choice university or apprenticeship place.

  • Support Systems

    We won't let you fail and will look after you from day one.

  • Outstanding Results

    Half a grade better than other local alternatives. Supported by expert teachers and small class sizes.

  • Dedicated Spaces

    New and improved 6th form cafe and common rooms coming soon! Modern independent study centre available all day.

  • Vibrant Student Life

    from charity events to bingo, bowling to movie nights and competitions, we offer you opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. More than just lessons.

  • Personalised Timetable

    Maximise your out of school time and free periods that can be taken off-site from day one.

  • University and Career Success

    Personalised post-18 guidance from our dedicated Head of Destinations and Opportunities to help you reach your future goals. 100% of students achieve their first choice university or apprenticeship place.

  • Support Systems

    We won't let you fail and will look after you from day one.

Outstanding Results - half a grade better than other local alternatives.

Supported by expert teachers and small class sizes.
Vibrant Student Life - from charity events to bingo, bowling to movie nights and competitions, we offer you opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. More than just lessons.
University and Career Success - Personalised post-18 guidance from our dedicated Head of Destinations and Opportunities to help you reach your future goals.

100% of students achieve their first choice university or apprenticeship place.
Personalised Timetable - Maximise your out of school time and free periods that can be taken off-site from day one.
Dedicated Spaces - New and improved 6th form cafe and common rooms coming soon! Modern independent study centre available all day.
Support Systems - We won't let you fail and will look after you from day one.
Get in Touch
Life in Sixth Form
Induction
Life After Sixth Form

Meet The Team

Charlotte Juddery

Head of Sixth Form

Katie Raisbeck

Head of Sixth Form Opportunities and Destinations

Philip Jones

SLT Link for Sixth Form

Nadia Abdulgani

Sixth Form Pastoral Manager

Kerry Curchin

Sixth Form Administrator

CHARLOTTE JUDDERY

Head of Sixth Form

 

Katie Raisbeck

Head of Sixth Form Opportunities and Destinations

 

Philip Jones

SLT Link for Sixth Form

Nadia Abdulgani

Sixth Form Pastoral Manager

 

Kerry Curchin

Sixth Form Administrator

 

Charlotte Juddery

Head of Sixth Form

Katie Raisbeck

Head of Sixth Form Opportunities and Destinations

Philip Jones

SLT Link for Sixth Form

Nadia Abdulgani

Sixth Form Pastoral Manager

Kerry Curchin

Sixth Form Administrator

Get in Touch

  • Sixth Form Office

Ferndown Upper School, Cherry Grove, BH22 9EY

  • 01202 871243 Ext. 227

Our Sixth Form Pastoral Manager is Nadia Abdulgani:

NadiaAbdulgani@fernup.dorset.sch.uk

Ferndown Sixth Form is willing to share information regarding safeguarding in accordance with GDPR guidance.

Any shared information will require signed authorisation from the individual that the requests relates.

To request a transfer of safeguarding information please contact our Deputy Head Jo Taylor: JoTaylor@fernup.dorset.sch.uk

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