New Forest School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 July 2025

Pupils are set up for success at this caring and ambitious school. Many pupils have previously experienced disrupted schooling and arrive at this school with negative views about education. Their time at the New Forest School restores their self-belief and supports them to builds aspirations for the future. The school has high expectations for all. There is a shared determination for pupils to be prepared for their next steps. There is no ceiling set for pupils' academic achievements. They learn the curriculum well and achieve highly. There is an impressive balance achieved between high-quality therapeutic care alongside a broad and ambitious education. Pupils learn in an extremely calm and supportive environment. The school sets clear and high expectations for behaviour. Pupils know what is expected of them and are supported well through the positive relationships that they build with school staff. They behave well and show respect and care towards others. Staff are highly effective at supporting pupils in regulating their behaviour. Pupils' views about school matter. They know that they are listened to and have a voice. Pupils are proud of their school gardens, which they designed and maintain. They take pleasure in the rewards that they receive and the showcasing of their work on classroom displays and the school's 'wow' board.

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