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The Arnewood School
New Milton·South East·Academy
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The Arnewood School is a secondary academy in New Milton, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Arnewood School has a Progress 8 score of -0.84 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 36.9, 42% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 900 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 32.2%, 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.7%.
After leaving The Arnewood School, student destinations include 35% going on to university and 7% entering apprenticeships.
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The Arnewood School has a Progress 8 score of -0.84, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 36.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
42% of students at The Arnewood School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Arnewood School achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Arnewood School has an overall absence rate of 9.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Arnewood School is 32.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Arnewood School has 900 pupils on roll.
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Arnewood School, 35% go on to university and 7% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Arnewood School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Arnewood School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Arnewood School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
82/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
33/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.7
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Nearest Station
New Milton Rail Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.