The Clere School is a secondary school in Newbury, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Clere School currently has around 468 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 4% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Earlstone Common, Newbury, RG20 9HP |
| Website: | http://www.clere.school |
| Telephone: | 01635278372 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jayne McLaren |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 116430 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 725 |
| Number of Pupils: | 468 |
| Number of Boys: | 224 |
| Number of Girls: | 244 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.30% | 404 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 10 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.50% | 7 |
| African | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burghclere Primary School Church Lane , RG20 9HT | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clere School Earlstone Common , Burghclere RG20 9HP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's School Harts Lane , Burghclere RG20 9JW | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill School Horris Hill , Newtown RG20 9DJ | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.