Ballard School vs The Arnewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
456 students
The Arnewood School
New Milton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
839 students
| Measure | Ballard School New Milton, South East | The Arnewood School New Milton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #662 of 679 | #513 of 679 |
| National rank | #3982 of 4,090 | #3224 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 456 | 839 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 839 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 22.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 45.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | New Milton | New Milton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ballardschool.co.uk | www.arnewood.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Arnewood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 9.0).
- •The Arnewood School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 456.
- •Ballard School is a independent school while The Arnewood School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard School better than The Arnewood School?
On the Success Index (England), The Arnewood School ranks higher (24.3 vs 9.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballard School and The Arnewood School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Milton and New Milton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ballard School: 456. The Arnewood School: 839. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ballard School and The Arnewood School rank in South East?
Ballard School is 662nd of 679 and The Arnewood School is 513th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).