The New Forest Academy
URN: 138585 • Southampton SO45 2PA
Overview
- Name
- The New Forest Academy
- URN
- 138585
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Forder (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02380891192
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Long Lane, Southampton SO45 2PA
Summary
The New Forest Academy, located in Southampton, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 548 students, against a capacity of 800. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, as reflected in its recent Ofsted inspection, which praised its friendly environment and dedication to student success. The academy aims for 90% of its students to achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Mathematics by 2028, highlighting its focus on academic excellence.
The ethos of The New Forest Academy is built around the principles of kindness, determination, and making good choices, known as the New Forest Way. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships and support systems, ensuring that students feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. With a strong emphasis on personal development, the academy offers various leadership opportunities and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts.
As a smaller school, The New Forest Academy benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere, allowing staff to develop meaningful connections with each student. This supportive environment is designed to cater to the diverse interests and talents of all pupils, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
The ethos of The New Forest Academy is built around the principles of kindness, determination, and making good choices, known as the New Forest Way. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships and support systems, ensuring that students feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. With a strong emphasis on personal development, the academy offers various leadership opportunities and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts.
As a smaller school, The New Forest Academy benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere, allowing staff to develop meaningful connections with each student. This supportive environment is designed to cater to the diverse interests and talents of all pupils, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
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- Times of the School Day (sen)
- Uniform & Standards (sen)
- Year 9 Guided Choices (sen)
- Reporting Absences (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (73.8)
- Brookfield Community School (69.8)
- Cantell School (67.4)
- Wildern School (67.0)
- Bitterne Park School (66.6)
Key details
- LA
- Hampshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 800
- Pupils
- 548
- Boys
- 284
- Girls
- 264
- FSM %
- 43.40
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 548 | 284 | 264 | 800 | 43.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 564 | 288 | 276 | 800 | 39.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 555 | 271 | 284 | 800 | 32.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 555 | 271 | 284 | 1117 | 32.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 548 | 273 | 275 | 1117 | 28.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 509 | 269 | 240 | 1117 | 20.00 |
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