The New Forest Small School

'I would recommend the school to any parent who believes that their child deserves individual respect and a chance to learn in an inspired, caring and insightful environment. We owe so much to the NFSS and an eternal thank you to everyone there.' Mrs FW (Boldre)

The New Forest Small School is an alternative, independent school for children aged 3 to 16. Situated in Lyndhurst, surrounded by open forest, we have created an idyllic, human-scale educational environment. If you would like to talk to us about how we could help your child with a first-class alternative education please fill out the enquiry form here or give us a call on 02380 284415. 

We can offer 17 GCSE courses and have an 83% A* - C pass rate. Students who have attended our school from the age of 5 have achieved an average of 9 GCSEs with a stunning 100% A* to C (9-4) pass rate and with 80% A* to A (9-7).  Full GCSE statistics can be viewed here - GCSE Results. 

Member's Section

The Member's Section is for current parents and students, where you can easily access all the latest information, news and events. This includes the latest class news from each class, latest school news, term dates and events calendar. 

'Pupils’ personal development is at the heart of the school. Everything that leaders do is based on this belief. Together with the staff, they have created a caring culture where pupils thrive. Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding. Leaders provide a safe and happy environment. Pupils develop extremely positive attitudes to learning, to staff and to each other.' Ofsted Report, June 2018

We believe that the educational, social and emotional needs of each child are best served in a small-scale environment...

Strong Foundations

Our school day is designed to give time for children to develop not just academic skills but also the many vital personal and social skills...

'If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.' We work with children's natural and individual skills...

One of the most outstanding features of our school is the excellent behaviour of the children. We very rarely have any disciplinary issues. Why? 

Optimizing Education

At NFSS we have carefully considered what is the most effective way to optimise our children's education and their personal development...

Teaching Methods

We believe it is essential to teach all subjects with context by making connections with other subjects and with individual...

Assessments

We respectfully assess all aspects of each child’s development, from the personal, social and emotional, to the academic. 

Framework of Aims

Self-confidence, well being, sense of belonging, social awareness, self-awareness, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, free thinking...

Curriculum

A detailed guide to the school's curriculum, values and aims, including an overview of how each subject is taught.

Pastoral Care

Pastoral care lies at the heart of our holistic educational approach. It is embedded in everyday interactions and in one to one support.

Extra-Curricular

We offer a number of extra-curricular activities at our school, including chess, golf, yoga, choir and music tuition.

The School Plays

One of the highlights of the school year involves the majority of students in the school taking part in our highly regarded productions.

The Staff

Meet our dedicated and talented staff. We are very fortunate to have an outstanding team of full time and specialist teachers at our school.

Parents

As parents ourselves we like parents to take an active role in their child’s education. The level of involvement is open to each individual parent. 

Keep up to date with your child's lessons by visiting any of the individual class news. Updated every term, these pages give an overview of each subject that is being taught in each class and includes news of upcoming trips & events. 

Kindergarten

Upper Primary

Lower Primary

Middle Primary

Lower Secondary

GCSE Class