Tiptoe Primary School, Lymington

In its own words: "We are delighted to have this opportunity to tell you about our lovely school. Situated on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire and staffed by a dedicated team of talented and caring professionals, Tiptoe Primary School offers your child a very special educational experience in a rural setting."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Tiptoe Primary School - a warm and nurturing place we are proud to call our school, where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Tiptoe Primary School is a close‑knit, caring community where staff, governors, parents and children work together to create a warm and welcoming environment."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Tiptoe Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Tiptoe Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Tiptoe Primary School are St Luke's Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 86% maths); Ashley Infant School (1.6 miles, Good); Ashley Junior School (1.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 63% maths); and Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School (2.1 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Tiptoe Primary School.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 17 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 29 (23.6%) 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.

Tiptoe Primary School has a resourced provision for autism and severe learning difficulties: 16 places, 16 pupils on roll.

Tiptoe Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Sway Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tiptoe 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 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

In 2024/25, Tiptoe Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.