Schools in New Forest
New Forest has 66 schools: 53 primary and 13 secondary or all-through. 82% of the 57 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Ringwood School Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (56.2 in 2025). Among primary schools, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (93% in 2025).
- 81 schools
- 13 secondary
- 53 primary
Secondary Schools in New Forest
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ringwood School Academy | Expected standard | 56.2 (2025) | +0.35 (2024) | 1,592 |
| 2 | Priestlands School | Good | 48.8 (2025) | -0.01 (2024) | 1,205 |
| 3 | The Burgate School and Sixth Form | Good | 46.6 (2025) | +0.17 (2024) | 1,073 |
| 4 | Hounsdown School | Good | 46.1 (2025) | -0.21 (2024) | 1,283 |
| 5 | Noadswood School | Good | 45.5 (2025) | -0.34 (2024) | 1,102 |
| 6 | Testwood School | Good | 42.9 (2025) | -1.01 (2024) | 820 |
| 7 | Lift New Forest | Good | 38.5 (2025) | -0.51 (2024) | 504 |
| 8 | The Arnewood School | Needs attention | 37.6 (2025) | -0.84 (2024) | 839 |
| 9 | Applemore College | – | 36.7 (2025) | -0.74 (2024) | 478 |
| 10 | Oak Lodge School | Good | 4.5 (2025) | -1.71 (2024) | 173 |
| 11 | Brockenhurst College | Good | – | – | – |
| 12 | Forest Park School | Good | – | – | 147 |
| 13 | Minstead Training Project | – | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in New Forest
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.