Moyles Court School, in Rockford close to Ringwood, stated conserving the personal college open is “no longer financially viable”.
It has been serving the neighborhood from its present location since 1963.
In a letter to mother and father, the varsity stated it is going to be closing on the finish of the present tutorial yr.
A spokesperson stated the choice was not made calmly and follows ‘tireless’ work after rescuing the varsity from closure in 2016.
They stated in current years the introduction of VAT on college charges has added ‘considerable strain for many hard-working families’, making it troublesome to keep within the unbiased sector.
Moyles Court School stated 83 per cent of households who’ve left or given discover this yr are transferring out of personal colleges.
“At the same time, falling pupil numbers driven by a declining birth rate locally and a marked downturn in international boarding have made the school increasingly difficult to sustain,” a spokesperson stated.
It was stated the varsity’s father or mother firm has additionally seen rising monetary stress with an increase in bursary and scholarship requests.
Moyles Court School stated it has explored each avenue, together with partnerships, potential acquisition, transferring to specialist provisions and alternatives with the native authorities.
“Despite these sustained efforts, the reality is that the market for small, community-focused independent schools has shifted significant,” a spokesperson stated.
“In simple terms, the model of the small independent school is becoming increasingly unsustainable in the current climate.”
The college thanked its present headteacher, Paddy Padfield, for his “exceptional leadership during this exceptionally challenging period”.
Moyles Court School has advised mother and father its speedy precedence is supporting pupils, households and workers via this transition.
Pupils and their households are stated to be supported in securing various colleges, particularly yr 10 pupils who’re part-way via GCSE research.
The college stated to mother and father: “Moyles Court has a protracted and proud historical past inside its neighborhood, and we’re immensely happy with what it has stood for, a faculty the place kids are supported, inspired and given to alternative to thrive as people.
“We would really like to thanks, sincerely, to your belief, your assist and for being a part of the Moyles Court neighborhood.
“It has been a privilege to be part of children’s journeys.”
