The Hurst School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Hurst School
Address: Brimpton Road, Baughurst
Town/City: Tadley
County: Hampshire
Postcode: RG26 5NL
Telephone Number: 0118 981 7474
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jayne McLaren
Capacity: 1080
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1021 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.3%

Location and administration

URN: 116422
DfE Number: 850/4144
UKPRN: 10016982
UPRN: 10008485974
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (E07000084)
Constituency: North West Hampshire (E14001403)
Electoral Ward: Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst (E05013093)

Easting & Northing: 457615E, 162391N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 21' 29.93" N 1° 10' 25.7" W
Plus Code: 9C3W9R5G+8F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Grantham Farm Montessori School (1.2km)
  2. Burnham Copse Primary School (1.5km)
  3. Ashford Hill Primary School (2.2km)
  4. Bishopswood Junior School (2.4km)
  5. Bishopswood Infant School (2.4km)
  6. Brimpton C.E. Primary School (2.8km)
  7. Tadley Court School (2.9km)
  8. Tadley Community Primary School (3.2km)
  9. Aldermaston C.E. Primary School (3.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Hayden James Atkinson - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Aymes - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Beswick - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Ms Yasemin Brett - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Professor Norman Godfrey - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 January 2027.
  • Mr Florian Hosl - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Hurst - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Hurst - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2030.
  • Miss Claire Huyton - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Mr Robert Jones - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mrs Shona May Jury - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Mrs Tracey Kent - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2030.
  • Mr Iain London - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jayne McLaren - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Rene Tonon - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2026.
  • Mr David Tucker - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2027.
  • Mrs Denise Valentine - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Ms Celest Warner - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
  • Mr John Watson - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2025.