The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 159
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr Robin Askew (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Mary Hare School's Ofsted rating?
Mary Hare School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mary Hare School?
Mary Hare School currently has 159 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mary Hare School take?
Mary Hare School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Mary Hare School?
Mary Hare School is in Newbury, RG14 3BQ, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mary Hare School have a sixth form?
Yes, Mary Hare School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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