Schools in New Milton
8 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arnewood School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton Junior School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 7–11 | — |
| Ashley Junior School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| New Milton Infant School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ashley Infant School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–16 | — |
| Durlston School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–16 | — |
| The Eaglewood School Free schools alternative provision | Standards maintained (2025) | 7–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.