Durlston School vs The Arnewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durlston School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
262 students
The Arnewood School
New Milton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
839 students
| Measure | Durlston School New Milton, South East | The Arnewood School New Milton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #513 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3224 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 262 | 839 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 839 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | New Milton | New Milton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.durlstonschool.co.uk | www.arnewood.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Arnewood School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 262.
- •Durlston 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 Durlston School better than The Arnewood School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durlston School and The Arnewood School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Milton and New Milton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durlston School: 262. The Arnewood School: 839. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durlston School and The Arnewood School rank in South East?
Durlston School is unranked and The Arnewood School is 513th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).