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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Autumn Term After School Clubs (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Summer Term After School Clubs (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Arnewood School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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