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Schools in New Milton

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,393 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

New Milton at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How New Milton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries72 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1168%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths31%Attainment 8 40.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary34%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school20%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in New Milton

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All New Milton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in New Milton

2 mainstream schools in New Milton, best first

New Milton Junior School

New Milton, BH25 6DS · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

Met the standard at 1168%

England 62%

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
320
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school New Milton Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in New Milton

1 mainstream schools in New Milton, best first

The Arnewood School

New Milton, BH25 6RS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

96 first choices, 103 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.4

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
839
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school The Arnewood School

Nurseries in New Milton

3 in New Milton, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in New Milton

2 in New Milton, by the school's Eduscope score

The Arnewood School

New Milton, BH25 6RS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

96 first choices, 103 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.4

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
839
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school The Arnewood School

The Eaglewood School

New Milton, BH25 6SY · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
67
Pupils per teacher
5.6
View school The Eaglewood School
The map

Every school in New Milton, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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New Milton Infant School, GoodNew Milton Junior School, Expected standard or betterThe Arnewood School, Needs attention in 1 areaThe Eaglewood School, GoodLittle Acorns Nursery (New Milton) LimitedLittle Learners Pre School, Expected standard in every areaFirst Friends Day Nursery
  • Good2
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every New Milton school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Postcodes

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New Milton vs England

How good are New Milton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up New Milton

New MiltonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    68%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    31%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    20%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    34%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

New Milton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
68% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%30%50%2018201920222023202420252026
31% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
20% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

New Milton has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 19% fewer pupils than in 2018.

34% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in New Milton's state schools each January.

Down 19% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

New Milton34%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about New Milton

How many schools are in New Milton?

New Milton has 7 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in New Milton?

The highest-ranked schools in New Milton on Eduscope are New Milton Junior School, The Arnewood School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in New Milton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in New Milton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in New Milton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in New Milton, 68% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in New Milton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in New Milton is 14.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in New Milton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in New Milton is 20.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in New Milton?

There are 1,393 pupils enrolled across schools in New Milton, with 487 in primary and 906 in secondary. 30.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in New Milton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in New Milton by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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