The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 76 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 468
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 24.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Jayne McLaren (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2025 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Clere School a selective school?
No. The Clere School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Clere School's Ofsted rating?
The Clere School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Clere School?
The Clere School currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Clere School take?
The Clere School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Clere School?
The Clere School is in Newbury, RG20 9HP, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Clere School have a sixth form?
No, The Clere School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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