Mary Hare School

  • Special
  • Other
  • Ages 4 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, RG14 3BQOpen in maps

Mary Hare School is a special school in Newbury for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 98 schools in West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 June 2016, report published 6 September 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

27 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score31.5

31.5, 14.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths18.5%

18.5%, 26.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths37%

37%, 27.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc14.8%

14.8%, 25.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.51

2.51, 1.58 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

146 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals21.2%

21.2%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language30.8%

30.8%, 9.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2.1%

2.1%, 12.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan97.9%

97.9%, 91.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Mary Hare School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Castle School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard
Priors Court School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Northcroft Vocational School2 milesReport card: Strong standardNot published
Engaging Potential2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
New Barn School4 milesOfsted: InadequateNot published

School details

School type
Non-maintained special school
Sector
Other
Age range
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding places
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Robin Askew
Phone
01635244200
Website
maryhare.org.uk
Address
Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, RG14 3BQ
Local authority
West Berkshire
URN
110180

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.