The Arnewood School

A inadequate academy converter school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Arnewood School.

New Milton, BH256RS Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
35.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.84
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.6%
Continue in education or training
35.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Inadequate

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gore Road
New Milton, BH256RS
Phone
1425625400
Website
arnewood.hants.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136652
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Gore Road, New Milton, BH25 6RS
Website
http://www.arnewood.hants.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
957
Free School Meals
27.4% (262 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
32.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
42.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
35%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
96 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
120
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
957 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"AMBITION SUCCESS TOGETHER"

Ambition Success Together

Head Teacher's Message

Strong relationships are at the heart of all that we do; The Arnewood School is a wonderful place to grow and learn. Our core values are Ambition, Success and Together, guiding high-quality learning every lesson, every day.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Policy 2025/26 applies to KS3-4 and KS5. The standard Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 strong GCSE passes including English and Mathematics, with resit places available. Applications for Year 7 can be made online. 2025/26 admission numbers are Year 7: 180; Year 8–11: 150 each. The school welcomes internal and external applicants meeting published criteria; catchment link schools include New Milton Junior School, Ashley Junior School, Hordle C of E Primary School, Bransgore C of E Primary School, Tiptoe Primary School; additional applicants from Sway, Milford-on-Sea, Burton and elsewhere are welcome. The Admissions Policy 2025/26 is available on the Policies Page. Prospectus and Arnewood Sixth Prospectus can be downloaded; visits can be arranged via the Headteacher’s PA.

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