Open State Secondary Mixed

The Clere School

Earlstone Common, Newbury, RG20 9HP
468 Pupils
725 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
24.80% FSM %
224 Boys
244 Girls
About The Clere School

The Clere School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Newbury and the surrounding area in Hampshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South East region.

It has 468 pupils on roll. School capacity: 725. Current headteacher: Jayne McLaren.

Information on The Clere School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary Constituency North West Hampshire
Ward Evingar
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017735
URN 116430
Data Last Updated 08-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Maureen Bax Chair of Governors 07/11/2022 06/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Hrishik Bose Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Butler Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Denise Griffiths Governor 07/03/2023 06/03/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Jayne McLaren Governor 03/03/2025 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Georgina Mildenhall Governor 07/06/2024 06/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Robin Milner Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Garry Parker Governor 07/11/2022 06/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jessica Robin Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ruth Short Governor 09/02/2022 08/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Clere School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Newbury, Hampshire.
The Clere School has 468 pupils, with a capacity of 725.
The Clere School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Clere School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Clere School is Mrs Jayne McLaren.
The Clere School is at Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, RG20 9HP, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Clere School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Clere School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jayne McLaren
Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, RG20 9HP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 116430
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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