The Hurst School
URN: 116422 • Tadley RG26 5NL
Overview
- Name
- The Hurst School
- URN
- 116422
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 78.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jayne McLaren (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189817474
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brimpton Road, Tadley RG26 5NL
Summary
The Hurst School, located in Tadley, Hampshire, is a community secondary school catering to a mixed-gender student body of approximately 1,014 pupils, with a capacity of 1,080. The school prides itself on its ethos of Ambition, Commitment, Excellence, Respect, and Community, fostering a supportive and aspirational environment for all students.
The curriculum at The Hurst School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. Recent highlights include successful GCSE results, engaging extracurricular activities, and partnerships with local colleges to enhance students' educational experiences. The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement, hosting events that connect students with local services and organisations.
The Hurst School's semi-rural setting allows for ample outdoor space, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere. The school actively encourages participation in various activities, from sports to the arts, ensuring that students can explore their interests and develop their skills in a nurturing environment. Parents can find more information on the school's website: [The Hurst School](https://www.thehurst.school/).
The curriculum at The Hurst School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. Recent highlights include successful GCSE results, engaging extracurricular activities, and partnerships with local colleges to enhance students' educational experiences. The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement, hosting events that connect students with local services and organisations.
The Hurst School's semi-rural setting allows for ample outdoor space, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere. The school actively encourages participation in various activities, from sports to the arts, ensuring that students can explore their interests and develop their skills in a nurturing environment. Parents can find more information on the school's website: [The Hurst School](https://www.thehurst.school/).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor vacancies (governance)
- news - 31st Oct 2022 We are looking for two new parent Governors READ FULL ARTICLE (governance)
- Presentations (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- news - 27th Jan 2025 Year 7 take part in interactive theatre presentation on the dange... READ FULL ARTICLE (sen)
- news - 30th Sep 2025 Singer Tom Odell sends message to Hurst School students READ FULL ARTICLE (sen)
- news - 30th Sep 2025 Singer Tom Odell sends message to Hurst School students READ FULL ARTICLE (sen)
- Leave of Absence Request (sen)
- Reporting an Absence (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- The Petersfield School (77.2)
- The Hayling College (71.8)
- Bohunt School (71.2)
- Eggar's School (70.2)
- Thornden School (70.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1014 | 529 | 485 | 1080 | 14.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1014 | 520 | 494 | 1080 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 998 | 481 | 517 | 1080 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 998 | 481 | 517 | 1080 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 974 | 461 | 513 | 1080 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 988 | 465 | 523 | 1075 | 7.20 |
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