Mary Hare School

About Mary Hare School

Mary Hare School is a renowned special school located in Newbury, United Kingdom, dedicated to providing education for deaf children and young people. Founded in 1946, the school has a rich history of supporting students with hearing impairments and helping them achieve their full potential. The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, incorporating a blend of academic subjects and life skills to prepare them for future independence and success.

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Key Facts

Founded 1946

Students 200

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 71 responses • 44.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93% positive 7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93% positive 5.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87.4% positive 8.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.1% positive 5.6% negative

My child does well at this school

92.9% positive 7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 71 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

35.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.52

Progress 8

Well above average

9.1%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

27.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

18.2% entered EBacc

9.1% achieved EBacc

22 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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