New Milton Junior School

About New Milton Junior School

Just over two-thirds of parents would recommend New Milton Junior School to other families, according to the most recent Parent View data, which is a solid signal that most families who know the school feel positive about it. The school is also comfortably oversubscribed, with 341 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 372, suggesting that local demand is healthy without being frantic. That combination — a decent recommendation rate and a manageable oversubscription ratio — points to a school that is well-regarded in the New Forest area but not so fiercely competitive that getting a place feels like a lottery. For parents weighing up options for Year 3 entry, this suggests a realistic shot at admission, particularly for those living within the catchment. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 7 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher K Geary. It sits within Hampshire local authority, and its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in December 2021, confirmed that the school remains Good overall.

Academically, New Milton Junior School performs slightly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 66 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Hampshire primary average of 61 per cent. That places the school 12th out of 35 primaries in the New Forest local authority ranking for that combined measure, putting it in the top 35 per cent locally. Nationally, it sits in the top 41 per cent of all primaries. Looking at individual subjects, maths is a relative strength: 82 per cent of pupils met the expected standard and 26 per cent reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 105. Reading and writing expected rates were 73 per cent and 85 per cent respectively, though the proportion reaching the higher standard in writing was lower at 17 per cent. The school does not publish Progress 8 scores, so it is not possible to say how much value it adds relative to pupils' starting points, but the raw attainment figures are respectable and above the LA norm.

The school offers a decent range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a library, playing fields, a sensory room, art studios, an ICT suite and a dining hall. Sports provision covers swimming, cricket, netball, tennis, gymnastics, cross country and football, while clubs include drama, coding and an eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND support for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and hearing impairment. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.5 per cent, which is above the national average and suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. There is no nursery or sixth form. For parents who want a Good-rated, well-subscribed primary with solid KS2 results and a broad extracurricular offer, New Milton Junior School is a sensible local option, though those seeking an Outstanding rating would need to look 3.5 km away at Hordle CofE Primary School.

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