About us
Who are we?
Mary Hare School is the largest school for deaf children in the UK, located in Newbury, Berkshire. We are a boarding and day school and we welcome deaf children from Reception to Year 13 (aged 4 - 19). Our Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form are all based on our campus.
We also have a number of other areas as the school has expanded its services over the years. This includes our Foundation who raise money to support the future of the school, and our wide offer of postgraduate and courses to adults looking to explore deeper into working with deaf young people. You can explore these areas below.
Mary Hare School
Mary Hare School is named after Miss Mary Hare, who founded the school. We frequently keep in touch with our Alumni as they share with us the careers they go on to achieve after they leave Mary Hare School.
Mary Hare Foundation
The Foundation was set up in 1991 and raises vital funds to support the continuing development of the school and opportunities for deaf young people.
Professional Courses
We offer a wide range of courses and training opportunities for anyone working in the field of deaf education or audiology. This is founded on more than 100 years of experience of working with profoundly deaf young people.
Wider Organisation
We have a number of professional services, including our Hearing Centre and Hearing Aid Repair Shop. We also operate Arlington Arts Centre on campus, which offers the public a vibrant programme of music, comedy, dance and drama.
The legal bits:
Mary Hare is a national charity (registered charity number 1048386). We are a non-maintained special school providing for profoundly and severely deaf children and young people from all over the UK. Pupils' fees are paid for by the Local Education Authority where they live. (Department of Education number: 869/7005).
Mary Hare is a registered company number 3085006. Registered address: Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ.