The Arnewood School

URN: 136652 • New Milton BH25 6RS

Overview

Name
The Arnewood School
URN
136652
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE GRYPHON TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
31.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jamie Anderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01425625400
Website
Visit
Address
Gore Road, New Milton BH25 6RS

Summary

The Arnewood School is a mixed secondary academy located in New Milton, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of approximately 900 pupils and a capacity of 1,200. The school prides itself on fostering a calm, supportive, and inclusive environment where strong relationships among students, staff, and parents are central to its ethos. The core values of Ambition, Success, and Together guide the school's approach to education, ensuring that each student is recognised and celebrated as an individual.

The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, supported by passionate and dedicated staff. The teaching strategies employed are progressive and focus on providing high-quality learning experiences in every lesson. The Arnewood School also places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, with various after-school clubs available to enhance student engagement and development.

Community involvement is a key aspect of The Arnewood School, which aims to prepare students for successful futures. The school actively encourages parental participation and values the contributions of families in creating a vibrant school community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.arnewood.hants.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE GRYPHON TRUST
Capacity
1200
Pupils
900
Boys
447
Girls
453
FSM %
26.20
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 900 447 453 1200 26.20
2024-09-11 957 493 464 1200 26.30
2023-09-11 1057 531 526 1200 21.10
2022-09-11 1057 531 526 1200 21.10
2021-09-11 1051 530 521 1200 17.80
2020-09-11 1067 538 529 1200 15.80

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