The Clere School
Newbury, RG20 9HP · Hampshire · secondary school
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55th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 835 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 1.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.8 · 24 | 46% | 1.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.62 · 11 | 38% | 0.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.8 · 14 | 15% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Clere School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.62 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 pupils against a stated capacity of 725. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the school structure its curriculum to ensure all pupils meet the expected standards in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about The Clere School
Overview
The report states that "too many pupils feel unsafe at school" due to unaddressed bullying and poor behaviour, resulting in inadequate behaviour and leadership judgements. While recent leadership changes are beginning to stabilise the school, significant improvements are required in attendance, teaching consistency, and support for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- "Improved stability in leadership and staffing is ensuring that the school is starting to move in the right direction."
- "Teachers have strong subject knowledge," particularly in English and mathematics where they "present information clearly."
- "Expert staff provide support for pupils who are behind in reading, particularly in Year 7, and this helps them catch up quickly."
- "Staff feel valued" as leaders "carefully consider the impact of improvements on staff workload."
- A revised PSHE programme provides "timely and age-appropriate relationships and sex education."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure bullying concerns are "taken seriously and dealt with effectively" so pupils regain confidence in reporting incidents.
- Leaders must take "robust action" to rapidly improve attendance, reduce persistent absence, and lower the high rate of suspensions, particularly for SEND pupils.
- Teaching is "too variable"; teachers must accurately identify and address "gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge" to support disadvantaged pupils effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "well trained and vigilant," although record-keeping is not accurate enough to ensure consistent follow-up on incidents.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 41.3 |
| 2025/26 | 38.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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