The Clere School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Clere School
Address: Earlstone Common, Burghclere
Town/City: Newbury
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG20 9HP
Telephone Number: 01635 278372
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Rodgers
Capacity: 725
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 382 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 53% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.8%

Location and administration

URN: 116430
DfE Number: 850/4162
UKPRN: 10017735
UPRN: 100062458830
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (E07000084)
Constituency: North West Hampshire (E14001403)
Electoral Ward: Evingar (E05013084)

Easting & Northing: 447386E, 161364N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 21' 0.08" N 1° 19' 15.01" W
Plus Code: 9C3W9M2H+2M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Burghclere Primary School (0.4km)
  2. St Michael's School (0.9km)
  3. St Gabriel's School (3.1km)
  4. Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School (3.1km)
  5. Highwood Copse Primary School (3.4km)
  6. Park House School (3.6km)
  7. Newbury College (3.7km)
  8. Falkland Primary School (3.7km)
  9. Thorngrove School (3.8km)
  10. Woolton Hill Junior School (4.0km)
Governors

  • Eva Akhurst - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Mrs Maureen Bax - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Mrs Denise Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 6 March 2027.
  • Nikki Kalam - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jayne McLaren - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Georgina Mildenhall - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 June 2028.
  • Mr Garry Parker - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • James Rodgers - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Ms Ruth Short - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2026.