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The Arnewood School
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- New Milton BH25 6RS
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Many pupils do not achieve as well as they should in their GCSEs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruption and bullying are frequent issues.
Current Educational Practices: Not all teachers use effective strategies; inconsistency in curriculum delivery.
Strengths and Challenges: High levels of staff absence; inconsistent teaching strategies.
Communication: Parents express concern about frequent cover lessons and staff absence.
Parent Satisfaction: Frustration with current situation; concerns about bullying and low-level disruption.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff do not always deal effectively with bullying or discriminatory language.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New approaches to managing behaviour introduced but not consistently followed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils often resign to unkind behaviour; lack of confidence in staff handling.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Some pupils feel uncomfortable due to bullying and prejudicial language.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities, clubs, and trips.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme including sessions with employers and local education providers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students are well prepared for examinations and next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Systems improved but support from staff remains inconsistent.
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The Arnewood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 957 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It's fascinating to notice that there were five Day Schools (probably Dame Schools in cottages) in the vicinity of our modern secondary school when the government first began to fund education in 1833. On an island of land east of The George Inn, the cob-built butcher shop, and the Parish Poor House of Milton, National Schools (for young children) were constructed by 1835. It stayed here up until just after World War I, when it relocated to huts near Gore Road's eastern end. In 1970, the Ashley Secondary School and Gore Secondary School in the neighbourhood were combined to form the Arnewood School. The process of merging the schools advanced quickly, and by November 1968, Mr. Gorvett, the headteacher, had gone to a meeting at the Winchester "Castle" to learn about the progress of the appointment talks for New Milton Comprehensive School. The name "Arnewood" was first proposed in January 1970; it was partially the result of a 1969 survey given to parents seeking choices for the name of the new school (sadly, the results of this no longer survive...). The results of the questionnaire didn't seem to be conclusive, so a committee of year heads met with Mr. Gorvett. Mr. Bert Stainer, the designate head of first year at the new school, offered the local name of "Arnewood" because it had a nice ring to it. The school changed its name to The Arnewood School over fifteen years later.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.80% | - | 26.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 5 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 3 | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 1 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 7 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 15 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 11 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.11 | 31.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.15 | 30 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.80% | 15.92% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 721 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 46.39% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 30.56% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.67% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.9 | 32.69 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.22 | 30.25 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 20.25% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 849 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 50.11% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.28% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 28.17% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 11.39% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.08 5 | 27.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.82 6 | 25.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.5% | 13.45% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 153 | 838 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 44.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.12% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 33.53% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.41% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.15 3 | 27.42 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.65 2 | 26.19 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.3% | 12.79% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 17 | 21 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 185.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 30.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.13% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.77 | 27.72 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.29 | 26.27 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.8% | 13.26% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 17 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 31 | 192.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 34.14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Arnewood School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
