Mary Hare School
URN: 110180 • Newbury RG14 3BQ
Overview
- Name
- Mary Hare School
- URN
- 110180
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robin Askew (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01635244200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Arlington Manor, Newbury RG14 3BQ
Summary
Mary Hare School, located in Newbury, Berkshire, is the largest non-maintained special school in the UK dedicated to deaf children and young people, catering to ages 4 to 19. The school offers both boarding and day options, providing a supportive environment where students are immersed in spoken and written English. This approach aims to bridge the language gap and enable access to the national curriculum, which includes GCSEs, BTECs, and A Levels.
The school employs qualified Teachers of the Deaf, ensuring that all staff are equipped to meet the unique needs of their pupils. Additional support is provided by a dedicated team, and classes are enhanced with advanced technology to facilitate learning. Mary Hare School prioritises the development of confidence, self-esteem, and resilience, fostering a safe and nurturing community where friendships can thrive.
With a commitment to parental choice, the school collaborates with families to ensure that each child’s educational journey aligns with their aspirations. The ethos of Mary Hare School is centred on transforming the lives of deaf children, helping them achieve their full potential in a vibrant and inclusive environment.
The school employs qualified Teachers of the Deaf, ensuring that all staff are equipped to meet the unique needs of their pupils. Additional support is provided by a dedicated team, and classes are enhanced with advanced technology to facilitate learning. Mary Hare School prioritises the development of confidence, self-esteem, and resilience, fostering a safe and nurturing community where friendships can thrive.
With a commitment to parental choice, the school collaborates with families to ensure that each child’s educational journey aligns with their aspirations. The ethos of Mary Hare School is centred on transforming the lives of deaf children, helping them achieve their full potential in a vibrant and inclusive environment.
Useful links
- Local offer and SEND information report (sen)
- SENCO (sen)
- Attendance and Reporting an Absence (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Jobs (other)
- Policies and key info (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our prospectus (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Castle School (64.6)
- St Michael's School (55.7)
- Engaging Potential (55.3)
- Newbury Hall School (47.7)
- iCollege Alternative Provision (45.6)
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 159
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 74
- FSM %
- 21.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 159 | 85 | 74 | 240 | 21.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 173 | 95 | 78 | 240 | 24.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 124 | 101 | 240 | 18.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 124 | 101 | 240 | 18.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | 113 | 107 | 240 | 22.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 234 | 117 | 117 | 240 | 20.60 |
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