New Forest Small School Ltd
School summary
True to its name, New Forest Small School in Lyndhurst keeps its numbers deliberately low, with around 65 pupils across the roll. As an independent, co-educational school in this corner of Hampshire, it offers a markedly intimate setting where children are likely to be known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd. The school is non-denominational and takes pupils from age 11, accepting entry at the 11+ stage. It is led by headteacher Mr Alex James and inspected by the ISI.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 21 October 2025
Teaching & academics
With so few pupils on roll, teaching here takes place in small groups, allowing close attention to each child's progress. Entry is available at age 11 via the 11+, making it an option for families seeking a step up from primary into a compact secondary environment.
Head · Mr Alex James
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small independent school in the heart of the New Forest, suited to families who value close personal attention over scale.
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New Forest Small School Ltd 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.