The Clere School, Newbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made a strong start on its improvement journey with a new leadership team that has brought clarity and direction. Behaviour has notably improved across the school, and the school is taking attendance seriously with new approaches showing positive results. Staff are invested in the school's future and feel supported in their roles.
Key Strengths
- New leadership team has strengthened capacity and clarified staff roles and responsibilities
- Behaviour around school has notably improved with clearer expectations, and suspensions have decreased
- Rigorous attendance tracking processes are in place with early signs of improvement
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective with accurate record-keeping
- Governors and local authority provide realistic oversight and support
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching structures called 'The Clere Way' are used inconsistently across the school
- Staff do not routinely check pupils' understanding and address knowledge gaps effectively
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND do not consistently receive timely support they need
- Pupils lack confidence that bullying and discriminatory language reports will be addressed effectively
- Some new systems and processes are not being followed consistently by all staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school having addressed minor weaknesses from the previous inspection and maintaining accurate records in accordance with procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
Assemblies, well-being lessons, pastoral support
The Clere School was judged to have serious weaknesses in January 2025. This monitoring inspection in September 2025 found that leaders have made progress with improvements, but more work is necessary before the serious weaknesses designation can be removed.
At a Glance
28.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
84 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
17
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
382 pupils
725 capacity
343 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbury
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(15)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.94457%
Overall absence
35.16699%
Persistent absence
509
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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