MixedIndependentBoarding

Mary Hare School

Newbury, West Berkshire, South East · RG14 3BQ

Mary Hare School is a small independent school in Newbury, West Berkshire, where around 159 boys and girls are educated and boarding is offered. Its intimate scale allows for close attention to each pupil, and Ofsted judged the school 'Good' overall at its most recent inspection. The same report flagged leadership and management as requiring improvement, an area the school will be working to strengthen under Head Mr Robin Askew.

159

Pupils

Good

Ofsted

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
159
Location
Newbury, West Berkshire, South East
Website
https://www.maryhare.org.uk/

Headteacher

Head Mr Robin Askew

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Teaching & academics

Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, with a sixth form that Ofsted rated 'Good'. With a roll of only 159, classes are necessarily small, giving teachers scope to tailor support to individual needs.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
Yes

Inspection reports

Ofsted overall
Good
Last inspected
14 May 2025
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The last word

A small, boarding-friendly independent school with a solid 'Good' Ofsted judgement, suited to families who value a close-knit setting over scale.

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Mary Hare School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Mary Hare School located?

Mary Hare School is located at Newbury, RG14 3BQ.

What type of school is Mary Hare School?

Mary Hare School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Mary Hare School?

Mary Hare School has approximately 159 pupils on roll.

What is Mary Hare School's Ofsted rating?

Mary Hare School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 14 May 2025.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.