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The Arnewood School
Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6RS, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.7 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
900
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, this school faces significant challenges in providing quality education. While it ranks in the top 88% for GCSE Attainment 8 scores, only 45% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, the low EBacc entry rate and limited progression to top-third universities suggest that further support may be needed for students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 45% | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.8%
White Other6.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.75060, -1.66378 · BH25 6RS
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN136652
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.arnewood.hants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Arnewood School rated by Ofsted?
The Arnewood School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is The Arnewood School a good school?
The Arnewood School scores 2.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Arnewood School in GCSEs?
The Arnewood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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