The New Forest Church of England Primary School
URN: 148024 • Wilts SP5 2BY
Overview
- Name
- The New Forest Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 148024
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Whittaker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01794390380
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Wilts SP5 2BY
Summary
The New Forest Church of England Primary School, located in Wilts, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 162 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school operates under the ethos of "Learning Together through Friendship and Faith," emphasizing Christian values such as kindness, fairness, and hope. The school community includes partnerships with local churches, fostering a supportive environment for both academic and personal development.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, the school received an 'Outstanding' rating for Personal Development and 'Good' in all other areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. Additionally, the SIAMS inspection in July 2023 rated the school as 'Excellent,' highlighting the quality of its Christian ethos and educational provision.
The New Forest Primary School is part of the Magna Learning Partnership, which aims to enhance educational outcomes across its ten member schools. The school prioritizes resilience, creativity, and respect among its pupils, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see its values and teaching in action.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, the school received an 'Outstanding' rating for Personal Development and 'Good' in all other areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. Additionally, the SIAMS inspection in July 2023 rated the school as 'Excellent,' highlighting the quality of its Christian ethos and educational provision.
The New Forest Primary School is part of the Magna Learning Partnership, which aims to enhance educational outcomes across its ten member schools. The school prioritizes resilience, creativity, and respect among its pupils, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see its values and teaching in action.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Nursery Admissions, Terms and Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Bartholomew's Primary Academy (80.6)
- Sutton Veny CofE School (78.4)
- Wardour Catholic Primary School (78.4)
- Zouch Academy (77.7)
- Greentrees Primary School (76.5)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 162
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 6.80
- Open date
- 2020-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 162 | 87 | 75 | 210 | 6.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 159 | 87 | 72 | 210 | 6.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 169 | 88 | 81 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 169 | 88 | 81 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 147 | 80 | 67 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.