New Forest School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
96
AGES
7 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(08/07/2025)
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2%
NATIONAL AVG. 15.0%
Pupils with SEN support
Fawley Road
Fawley
Southampton
Hampshire
SO45 1FJ
02330893629

School Description

Pupils are set up for success at this caring and ambitious school. Many pupils have previously experienced disrupted schooling and arrive at this school with negative views about education. Their time at the New Forest School restores their self-belief and supports them to builds aspirations for the future. The school has high expectations for all. There is a shared determination for pupils to be prepared for their next steps. There is no ceiling set for pupils’ academic achievements. They learn the curriculum well and achieve highly. There is an impressive balance achieved between high-quality therapeutic care alongside a broad and ambitious education. Pupils learn in an extremely calm and supportive environment. The school sets clear and high expectations for behaviour. Pupils know what is expected of them and are supported well through the positive relationships that they build with school staff. They behave well and show respect and care towards others. Staff are highly effective at supporting pupils in regulating their behaviour. Pupils’ views about school matter. They know that they are listened to and have a voice. Pupils are proud of their school gardens, which they designed and maintain. They take pleasure in the rewards that they receive and the showcasing of their work on classroom displays and the school’s ‘wow’ board.

New Forest School Parent Reviews



95% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 50% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
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My Child Has Not Been Bullied 50% Strongly Agree 25% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 15% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>50, "strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 35% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 20% Strongly Agree 45% Agree 25% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 35% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 45% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 20% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 10% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025
Yes 95% No 5% {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 15-07-2025

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