Newton Wood Barn School, Alton
Newton Wood Barn School is a special school for pupils aged 8 to 13 in Alton.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Newton Wood Barn School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Newton Wood Barn School are Anstey Manor School (5.2 miles); Treloar School (5.5 miles, Outstanding); and Treloar College (5.6 miles, Outstanding).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Medstead & Four Marks (Mid Hants Railway), about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Newton Wood Barn School excels at creating a nurturing, safe environment for vulnerable pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school benefits from excellent facilities set in idyllic rural surroundings, including specialist learning spaces and access to woodland for outdoor activities. Leaders demonstrate genuine care for pupil wellbeing through thoughtful pastoral support, including a dedicated nurture class for pupils transitioning into the school.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with regular staff training and effective systems to keep pupils safe
- Well-qualified and experienced leadership with clear strategic planning for growth
- Excellent facilities including specialist spaces for podcasting, design technology, and food preparation
- Nurturing approach with dedicated support for pupils' social and emotional development
- High supervision levels with appropriate staff-to-pupil ratios maintained
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a positive school culture, regular staff training, secure systems for recording concerns, and designated leaders who prioritize pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Activities
Woodland learning sessions with expert instructors, swimming lessons at local leisure centre, organized sports sessions
Newton Wood Barn School is a special school serving pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a rural Hampshire setting. This material change inspection assessed the school's readiness to increase its pupil numbers while maintaining its high standards.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
10 pupils
16 places
6 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Alton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Alton
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Special educational needs provision
Newton Wood Barn School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Newton Wood Barn School
Does Newton Wood Barn School have specialist SEN provision?
Newton Wood Barn School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Newton Wood Barn School?
Newton Wood Barn School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Newton Wood Barn School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newton Wood Barn School?
Newton Wood Barn School is at Rotherfield Park Estate, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3EW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)