New Forest School
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New Forest School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Fawley SO45 1FJ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils exceed expectations and achieve highly from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding; relationships are kind and infused with humour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expert subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have created an aspirational curriculum in all subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff morale is sky high; they appreciate opportunities to develop professionally.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Leaders ensure strong links with local authorities and timely information sharing.
Parent Satisfaction: Several pupils told inspectors that the school has ‘simply transformed their lives’.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and staff have very high expectations and handle conflicts with care.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have established a highly effective school with an aspirational curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying, prejudice or discrimination are unheard of.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel very safe; leaders have established a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils love attending after-school clubs such as cinema, dungeons and dragons, and food technology.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage wholeheartedly in both academic tasks and extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils relish working on the school farm, look after animals, and grow vegetables.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils work with professionals from different industries.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Reading is promoted as crucial for future success.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils are cared for by staff who understand their special educational needs fully.
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New Forest School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 83 students from age 7-18 yr.
At this school, 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The kids are supported and guided by New Forest School in a safe and secure atmosphere as they participate in lifelong learning opportunities and develop their potential to contribute positively to society. To help students reach their full academic and personal potential, we must encourage, assist, and re-engage them in the learning process. Welcoming each kid into a solid, loving, secure environment that values unique skills, recognises accomplishments and effort, and attends to their needs teach respect for the beliefs and opinions of others promote positive behaviour amongst the students and to help them make a positive contribution to society guide the students towards social and economic independence provide a consistent and secure base for the students and to help protect them from harm support and promote the health of the students. Our school's ethos is exemplified by a set of ideals that all of the staff members strive to instil in all of their children.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 7-18 | 7-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 8% | 17% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 11.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 28.07% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 40.5% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.88% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.35% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.61 | 2.72 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.33% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.82% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.2% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.13% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.16% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.85% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 43.65% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.96% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.21% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.79% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.54 | 2.97 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.61% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.1% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.18% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.78% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.43% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.84% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.75% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.07% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.61% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.32% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.5 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.08% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.35% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.49% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.65% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.83% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.15% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.82% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.93% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.73% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.5% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.81% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.52% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.61% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.47% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.41% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.79% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.94% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.37% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.9% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.27% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 155 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.71% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.32% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 2.46% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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