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The Arnewood School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jamie Anderson

corporate_fareTHE GRYPHON TRUST

location_onNew Milton, BH25 6RS

language Visit Website phone 1425625400

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,000

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Attainment 8

37.6

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GCSE Rank

#58 in Hampshire

#2,817 of 3,216 nationally

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The Arnewood School is a Academy converter secondary school in New Milton, serving ages 11-18. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Arnewood School is an academy converter in New Milton, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE GRYPHON TRUST. The school has approximately 900 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6, placing the school #58 in Hampshire and #2,817 of 3,216 nationally. 22.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 26.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.12 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

22.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.8%

Entering EBacc16.80%

EBacc APS3.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19.30%

EBacc APS3.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.61

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS3.91

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS3.82

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.06

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.8%

Achieving A*–A8.1%

Achieving A*–B26.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.9%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate98.60%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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17 October 2018

Inspection Report

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22 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-03-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-10-17

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-01-22

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.7%(42 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 900 pupils. During this period, there were 66 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	900	66	7.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	918	66	7.2%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	946	136	14.4%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	957	241	25.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	967	250	25.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	999	185	18.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,000	166	16.6%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,004	106	10.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,044	94	9.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,057	103	9.7%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,064	63	5.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,044	64	6.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,051	24	2.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,058	32	3.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,067	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,067	30	2.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,074	38	3.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,071	21	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,077	24	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,083	44	4.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,068	56	5.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,084	55	5.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,093	86	7.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,112	50	4.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,114	48	4.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,126	38	3.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree9%

agree37%

disagree29%

strongly disagree21%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree9%

agree47%

disagree25%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree20%

agree28%

disagree22%

strongly disagree16%

don't know2%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree29%

disagree35%

strongly disagree12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree41%

disagree30%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree48%

disagree23%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree63%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree54%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree28%

disagree24%

strongly disagree12%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes55%

no45%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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