The Hurst School
Community secondary school in Tadley (Hampshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The Hurst School is an aspirational school of just over 1,000 students. It enjoys a semi-rural location and makes the best of its large site and green surroundings. It has a strong ethos and is driven by its values of ambition, commitment, respect, excellence and community. It was last rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024.
I am exceptionally proud and feel privileged to be leading The Hurst School. In line with the values, I am ambitious for the school to continue on its improvement journey by providing high standards of Teaching and Learning along with a curriculum which supports every young person to be ready for their future in a rapidly changing world.
I am committed to maintaining and developing a safe and happy school to support children to thrive and enjoy their education.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Badminton
- Book Club
- Climbing
- Coding
- Cooking
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Lego
- Netball
- Stem
- Textiles
- Orchestra
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 116422
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (15 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Hurst | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tracey Kent | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Helen Aymes | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Yasemin Brett | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Hayden James Atkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Denise Valentine | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Clare Beswick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Florian Hosl | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robert Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Iain London | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Claire Huyton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Shona May Jury | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Tucker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Professor Norman Godfrey | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jayne McLaren | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mr Rene Tonon Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Hurst Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record