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The Arnewood School

New Milton · Hampshire · BH25 6RS. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Inadequate
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 37.6
English & maths 9–4: 45%

Ofsted publication date: 23/05/2024. Open Ofsted report

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What is The Arnewood School's Ofsted rating?

The Arnewood School has an overall Ofsted grade of Inadequate (published 23/05/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are The Arnewood School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 37.6. English and maths 9–4: 45%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is The Arnewood School?

The Arnewood School is in New Milton (BH25 6RS), Hampshire. URN 136652.

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The school's values of ambition, success and together are the foundations of pupils' experience at The Arnewood School. Pupils recognise the changes that have happened at the school to improve what it is like to be pupil at Arnewood. They relish the opportunity to learn a broad curriculum that prepares them for their

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The Arnewood School
URN: 136652
Local authority: Hampshire
Town: New Milton
Postcode: BH25 6RS
Ofsted overall: Inadequate (23/05/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-15
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/136652/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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