New Milton Junior School
New Milton, BH25 6DS · Hampshire · primary school
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39th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 1,984 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Milton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cross-country, music lessons, and recorder lessons. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 pupils against a stated capacity of 372. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new inspection framework affect the current curriculum focus? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about New Milton Junior School
Overview
New Milton Junior School is described as a place where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for secondary school. The report highlights a "tangible sense of community" and strong leadership that prioritises pupil wellbeing and high expectations. While achievement in English and mathematics is strong, the report notes that teaching quality in other subjects requires further embedding to match these core areas.
Strengths
- Attendance has been successfully restored to pre-pandemic levels, with leaders’ messages about the importance of being in school being "unequivocal".
- Pupils behave very well, with a "tangible sense of community" underpinned by well-known school values; instances of unkind behaviour are rare.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "informed by relevant and up-to-date research," with staff adept at adapting teaching.
- Leaders demonstrate "remarkable" commitment to inclusion, meticulously tracking the impact of support and using additional funding judiciously.
- The personal development programme is "thoughtfully designed," helping pupils become "confident, happy citizens" equipped with life skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure high-quality teaching is embedded across the curriculum so pupils "consistently achieve as well across the foundation subjects as they do in English and mathematics."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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