The Eaglewood School, New Milton
The Eaglewood School is an all-through school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in New Milton, part of Bourne Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Eaglewood School in detail
Getting a place at The Eaglewood School
Across Hampshire, 90% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Hampshire lodged 403 appeals against secondary school offers; 285 reached a hearing and 114 succeeded (40% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to The Eaglewood School are The Arnewood School (0.2 miles, Inadequate, Attainment 8 40.4); Highcliffe School (2.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 48.1); and The Grange School (3.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 39.8).
The trust
The Eaglewood School is one of 31 schools run by Bourne Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.4 in 2024/25.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Eaglewood School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (84%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 71% to a further education college and 14% into work.
Who goes there
47.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (93%) and Mixed (8%).
Almost every pupil at The Eaglewood School has an education, health and care plan (66 of 67 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Milton Rail Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Milton Mead (w-bound), 130 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to The Eaglewood School are New Milton Junior School (0.4 miles), New Milton Infant School (0.4 miles), Ashley Junior School (1.2 miles) and Ashley Infant School (1.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
New Milton Junior SchoolNew Milton Infant SchoolAshley Junior SchoolAshley Infant School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Eaglewood School excels at transforming pupils' attitudes to school, particularly those who have experienced disrupted education or exclusion. With warm, nurturing staff and high expectations, pupils develop confidence and resilience while receiving excellent support for their emotional wellbeing. Parents consistently praise the inclusive and welcoming nature of the school, with many reporting their children now feel they truly belong.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, supported and have a strong sense of belonging - many show significantly improved attendance and positive attitudes to school
- Excellent emotional support and behaviour management using calm, gentle approaches that help pupils regulate their emotions
- Strong reading programme with well-trained staff supporting pupils to develop phonic knowledge and comprehension skills
- Impressive personal development programme with purposeful links to employers, careers guidance and outdoor education
- Broad, interesting curriculum that is responsive to pupils' interests and previous learning
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' academic learning needs are not always precisely identified, meaning some do not receive the focused support they should
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is not always well-focused on their learning needs despite strong emotional support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Eaglewood's Got Talent show, outdoor education programmes, careers guidance
The Eaglewood School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school effectively supports pupils to aspire, thrive and belong, with high expectations for behaviour and strong relationships between staff and students.
At a Glance
47.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with The Eaglewood School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Eaglewood School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Eaglewood School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
61%
Available places
67 pupils
110 places
43 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - New Milton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for New Milton
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.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
66
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
67
Total Pupils
49
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
3.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,506
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The Eaglewood School
What is The Eaglewood School's Ofsted rating?
The Eaglewood School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Eaglewood School?
No fixed boundary. When The Eaglewood School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Eaglewood School?
The Eaglewood School has around 67 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to The Eaglewood School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Eaglewood School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Eaglewood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Eaglewood School?
The Eaglewood School is at Culver Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6SY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)