The New Forest Academy
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Attainment 8 of 38.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.51
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.78, -0.25]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 121 | 38.5 | — | 53.7% | 20.7% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 113 | 40.6 | -0.51 | 50.4% | 18.6% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 103 | 36.3 | -0.67 | 46.0% | 17.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 89 | 39.3 | -0.66 | 46.0% | 19.0% | 3.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hampshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138585 |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Robert Forder |
| Trust | LIFT SCHOOLS |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | SO45 2PA |
| Latest pupils | 121 |
| FSM eligible | 43.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PA
http://newforestacademy.org/View local authority page2380891192| DfE number | 4005 |
| UKPRN | 10038482 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2023 |