The New Forest Church of England Primary School, Wilts
The New Forest Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wilts, part of Magna Learning Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 87th-highest of the 174 schools in Wiltshire with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 60% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wiltshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The New Forest Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at The New Forest Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 81% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The New Forest Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put The New Forest Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at The New Forest Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The New Forest Church of England Primary School are Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Hale Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 69% maths); Wellow Primary School (3.8 miles, 81% reading, 84% maths); and Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 78% maths).
The New Forest Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolHale Primary SchoolWellow Primary SchoolMorgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School
The trust
The New Forest Church of England Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Magna Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 55% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The New Forest Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).
Who goes there
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 20 pupils (12.5%) received SEN support and 3 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
The New Forest Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The New Forest Church of England Primary School.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The New Forest Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Suspensions and exclusions
The New Forest Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
The New Forest Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in July 2020. Before that, as The New Forest CofE (VA) Primary School (URN 126407), it was rated Requires Improvement in July 2018.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and personally. Staff know pupils very well and provide strong support, with particular excellence in developing reading skills and character through enriching visits and leadership opportunities. Parents can be confident their children will develop not just academically but also as responsible, respectful citizens who understand and celebrate diversity.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme with visits to museums and places of worship, strong focus on character building and understanding diversity
- Ambitious curriculum well-designed to build knowledge over time, particularly in English and mathematics with strong phonics teaching
- Warm, inclusive school where pupils feel safe, form strong relationships with staff and behaviour is exemplary
- High expectations for achievement and conduct that pupils consistently meet
- Excellent leadership from headteacher and governors with effective balance of challenge and support
Areas for Improvement
- In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not routinely check that pupils have learned the curriculum over time, leading to gaps in knowledge
- Assessment information is not used effectively to identify gaps in what pupils know and remember across all subjects
- Need to ensure consistent knowledge-building across all curriculum subjects, not just English and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga club, science club, computing club, museum visits, visits to places of worship, eco councillor roles, librarian roles, spiritual leader roles
The New Forest Church of England Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school where pupils enjoy attending and achieve well across most subjects. The school has been rated Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with an Outstanding rating for personal development.
At a Glance
10.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
60 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 81% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 85% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.8
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
17.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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 Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 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
Your chances of a place at The New Forest Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
125 pupils
210 places
85 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wilts
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wilts
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,156
Applications
4,455
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
14.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
160
Total Pupils
85
Boys
75
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,272
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,226
Per pupil
£839k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
101
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about The New Forest Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at The New Forest Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at The New Forest Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is The New Forest Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The New Forest Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in July 2020. Before that, as The New Forest CofE (VA) Primary School (URN 126407), it was rated Requires Improvement in July 2018.
What is the catchment area for The New Forest Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The New Forest Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The New Forest Church of England Primary School?
The New Forest Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 60% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at The New Forest Church of England Primary School?
Classes at The New Forest Church of England Primary School average 17.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The New Forest Church of England Primary School?
The New Forest Church of England Primary School has around 160 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The New Forest Church of England Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at The New Forest Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The New Forest Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The New Forest Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near The New Forest Church of England Primary 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 Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The New Forest Church of England Primary School?
The New Forest Church of England Primary School is at School Road, Nomansland, Wilts, Wiltshire, SP5 2BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)