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The Clere School
Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HP, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.5 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
468
Capacity
725
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges in delivering quality education. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores at 41.3 place it in the top 74% nationally, only 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is also notably low, with only 52% recommending the school, which may raise concerns for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.3 | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Bottom 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Bottom 50% UK |
Parent View (84 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child is happy
73%
My child feels safe
71%
Good range of subjects
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
My child makes good progress
61%
School has high expectations
57%
Behaviour is good
54%
School responds to concerns
52%
I'd recommend this school
52%
School supports development
50%
School keeps me informed
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black African1.5%
traveller_irish1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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51.34939, -1.32097 · RG20 9HP
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is The Clere School rated by Ofsted?
The Clere School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2025.
Is The Clere School a good school?
The Clere School scores 1.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Clere School?
Based on 84 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Clere School receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Clere School in GCSEs?
The Clere School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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