Mary Hare School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Arlington Manor Snelsmore Common Newbury Berkshire RG14 3BQ |
| Phone | 01635244200 |
| Reference Number | 110180 |
Mary Hare School is effectively maintaining the high standards established during its previous inspection and is recognized for its strong support of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school's curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced in most areas, ensuring that pupils, all of whom have hearing impairments, are well-prepared for their future educational pathways. Pupils at Mary Hare exhibit positive behaviors and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and trust in their relationships with staff, contributing to a nurturing and inclusive school environment. However, there are some areas for improvement, particularly in the sequencing of knowledge in a few foundation subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 159 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.46%
Girls: 46.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 4 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 8 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 9 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 10 | 22 | 7 | 29 |
| 11 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 12 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 13 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Inspection |
| 01 Mar 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong communication skills and confidence.
- The school has an effective therapeutic approach to support pupil development.
- Pupils build essential vocabulary and communication skills from a young age.
- The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet diverse pupil needs.
- Strong behaviour management strategies promote excellent conduct.
- Pupils are engaged and motivated, participating actively in their learning.
- Provides effective independent careers guidance and work-based experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the sequencing of knowledge is unclear.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 31.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 33.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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