Mary Hare Primary School
Newbury, West Berkshire, South East · RG19 8XA
With around 20 pupils on roll, Mary Hare Primary School is one of the smallest independent schools a family is likely to encounter, and that intimacy defines it. Set in Newbury, West Berkshire, it is a mixed, non-denominational school that offers boarding alongside day places. The size band points to highly individual attention, with classes far smaller than at most primaries. Mary Hare is led by headteacher Mrs Rachel Sheen and is inspected by the ISI.
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Pupils
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Overview & data
- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 20
- Location
- Newbury, West Berkshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.maryhare.org.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Rachel Sheen
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Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent school, Mary Hare is held to the standards of the independent sector rather than the state framework. With so few children on roll, teaching can be closely tailored to each pupil's needs and pace.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- Yes
The last word
A genuinely tiny independent school where boarding and day pupils learn in an unusually personal setting.
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Mary Hare Primary School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Mary Hare Primary School located?
Mary Hare Primary School is located at Newbury, RG19 8XA.
What type of school is Mary Hare Primary School?
Mary Hare Primary School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Mary Hare Primary School?
Mary Hare Primary School has approximately 20 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.