What counts as an independent secondary school option in New Forest?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state secondary schools in New Forest?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main New Forest hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent secondary schools in New Forest appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Secondary Schools in New Forest

Schools across the New Forest council area. Compare independent secondary schools with rankings, inspection outcomes, maps and local area views. This page currently lists 4 schools in New Forest. Schools featured here include Ballard School, Durlston Court School and Forres Sandle Manor School.

Key Performance Metrics for New Forest

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

New Forest32%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

New Forest43.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

New Forest24%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

New Forest3.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

New Forest7.2/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

New Forest

32%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

New Forest

43.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

New Forest

24%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

New Forest

3.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

New Forest

7.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in New Forest

Showing 1-4 of 4 schools