The Clere School
Community secondary school in Newbury (Hampshire).
Location
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Our vision at The Clere is that "Every member of our community is supported and challenged to succeed and flourish now and in the future." This is something that we are absolutely wedded to and drives everything that we do. This is underpinned by our school values of Community, Integrity and Respect.
We encourage our students to be ambitious and expect them to give their best in all that they do. We give them the confidence and self-belief that allows them to excel and achieve more than they ever thought they were capable of. Being ambitious for all is more than just a mantra; it is a culture of achievement, high expectations and of refusal to accept mediocrity.
It translates to all aspects of children's lives in school and encourages them to develop personal qualities alongside their academic studies. We know that those who successfully develop these qualities have the highest outcomes and are the best equipped to succeed in their future education or employment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 116430
- 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
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Maureen Bax | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Rodgers | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Eva Akhurst | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Nikki Kalam | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Georgina Mildenhall | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Denise Griffiths | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Garry Parker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Ruth Short Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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