New Milton Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lymington Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6PZ |
| Reference Number | 115928 |
New Milton Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection domains. The school has a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, where the relationships between staff and pupils are strong, contributing to a positive learning environment. Despite the challenges posed by a long gap since the last inspection and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders have effectively implemented an ambitious curriculum and established a good approach to early reading and phonics. However, there are areas that require attention, particularly regarding the consistency of curriculum implementation and pupil attendance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.21%
Girls: 55.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 41 | 74 |
| 2 | 31 | 33 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.3% |
| Indian | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and inclusive school atmosphere
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for special educational needs
- Ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge and skills focus
- Rigorous approach to reading and phonics
- Variety of enrichment opportunities for pupils
- Proactive engagement with parents and carers
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum for older pupils
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
New Milton Junior School
Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DS |
0.05 miles |
|
Ashley Junior School
Normans Way, Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5FN |
1 miles |
|
Ashley Infant School
Lower Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5AA |
1.26 miles |
|
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5AZ |
1.93 miles |
|
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0FB |
2.14 miles |
|
Tiptoe Primary School
Wootton Road, Tiptoe, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6FU |
2.42 miles |
|
Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School
Lymington Road, Milford-on-Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0RF |
3.25 miles |
|
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
West Beams Road, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6AE |
3.55 miles |
|
Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8JH |
3.68 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DA |
3.74 miles |
|
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
83a Ramley Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8GY |
3.98 miles |
|
Mudeford Junior School
Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HP |
4.08 miles |
|
Somerford Primary School
Draper Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AS |
4.16 miles |
|
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Queen's Road, Mudeford, Queens Road Christchurch, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HH |
4.32 miles |
|
Pennington Church of England Primary School
Priestlands Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8HX |
4.52 miles |
|
Burton Church of England Primary School
Campbell Road, Burton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7JY |
4.79 miles |
|
Lymington Junior School
Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GP |
4.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Arnewood School
Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6RS |
0.26 miles |
|
Durlston Court School
Becton Lane, New Milton, BH25 7AQ |
0.51 miles |
|
Ballard School
Fernhill Lane, New Milton, BH25 5SU |
1 miles |
|
Highcliffe School
Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QD |
2.7 miles |
|
The Grange School
Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU |
4.2 miles |
|
Priestlands School
North Street, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8FZ |
4.67 miles |