New Milton Infant School
Lymington Road, New Milton, BH25 6PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
New Milton Infant School is a primary school in New Milton for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2023, report published 25 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 April 2023
This is a caring and inclusive school. Leaders have a strong sense of moral purpose and work hard to ensure that all pupils are supported effectively. Staff get to know pupils quickly and their families well. As a result, relationships between adults and pupils are genuinely warm and nurturing. Pupils are kind towards each other, and if there are any misunderstandings, they resolve them with the help of staff. Incidents of bullying are uncommon, and leaders take swift and effective action if it does happen. Pupils understand the school's rules: 'to be kind, to be honest, to be safe and try your best'. As a result, they are well behaved and the environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are keen to learn and get off to a good start with their education. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They talk enthusiastically about the many enrichment opportunities on offer. Pupils are excited to use the 'library bus', and enjoy the clubs they attend, such as football, tennis, Spanish and yoga. They are rightly proud to take on important positions of responsibility on the 'eco-team' or the school council, or to be a 'playground buddy'.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not always implemented as well as intended. This means that, at times, some pupils' learning is not maximised. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills they need to support pupils' learning effectively.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means that they are not fully benefiting from all that the school has to offer. Leaders should redouble their efforts to support the most vulnerable pupils and their families to improve their attendance.
Pupil numbers and mix
167 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near New Milton Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Ashley Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Ashley Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 58% met the expected standard |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Wake
- Phone
- 01425610568
- Address
- Lymington Road, New Milton, BH25 6PZ
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 115928
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.