Kingsclere C of E Primary School
Ash Grove, Kingsclere, Hampshire, RG20 8RE
Headmaster: Mr Duncan Wood
Telephone: 298583 Web site: www.schools.hants.org.uk/kingsclere/index.html

At Kingsclere C E Primary School we aim to:-

• Achieve high standards
  
• Provide a curriculum that will develop each child’s understanding, knowledge and skills to their full potential
  
• Provide a stimulating, fun and caring environment for learning
  
• Encourage children to take an active and independent role in their learning
  
• Provide high quality teaching and resources
  
• Establish high expectations of work and behaviour
  
• Foster positive links with home and the community.

Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.

The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils

The School Ethos
At Kingsclere CE Primary School we pride ourselves on having high expectations of work and behaviour. We operate a positive approach to discipline, preferring tolead by example, have clear expectations and to reward good behaviour. We emphasize that the Golden Rules which guide our behaviour are for all members of the school community, adults and children alike.

The Clere School and Technology College
Burghclere, Hampshire
Head: Sarah Rogers
Tel: 01635 278372 Fax: 01635 278538
E-mail: adminoffice@clere.hants.sch.uk Website: www.hants.gov.uk/school/clere/index.htm

Catchment School for Kingsclere

Traditional values with forward looking expectations
This popular secondary school is set in delightful grounds in the village of Burghclere, seven miles to the north-west of Kingsclere. With only 712 pupils, it is a small school by national standards and this means that all pupils are known individually by staff and can be guided and supported effectively. The small size also encourages an amazing community spirit where every pupil feels he/she belongs and can contribute. Progress is rigorously monitored to ensure that each pupil achieves their potential.

High academic achievement
Results at The Clere are excellent with pupils of all abilities achieving outstanding value-added scores. In the summer of 2006, 65% of pupils achieved 5 A*-C passes at GCSE – a 7% increase on the previous year. KS3 results are above national averages.

Outstanding care, guidance and support
Ofsted inspectors in May 2006 praised The Clere for the personal development of its pupils and for the care, guidance and support it provides. Pupils behave and achieve well.

A happy school with opportunities and challenges
Pupils enjoy the wide range of opportunities available to them in sport, music, drama, travel and other challenges. Pupils are encouraged to be independent and to take on responsibilities in order to prepare them for future careers and adult life.

For more information, please contact the school

Basingstoke College of Technology
Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN
Principal: Judith Armstrong
Telephone: 01256 354141 Web site: www.bcot.ac.uk

BCOT offers full time courses for school leavers as well as occupational and recreational evening courses open to all age groups.

If you decide to join BCOT we encourage you to take responsibility for your own learning. However, this doesn't mean that you are left to stand or fall by yourselves. Each student has a personal tutor from whom they can seek advice during their time at BCOT. Each student receives the personal attention, support and guidance relevant to his or her study programme.

What other activities does the College offer?
We believe in the importance of a broad programme of study and offer a variety of opportunities which support and widen the main programme. These can range from cultural, foreign and UK visits, residential's and activity holidays to options which can provide the opportunity to take an additional qualifications.

Courses Available
Animal Care • Art and Design • Business Care • Computing • Construction & Interior Skills Engineering • Fashion • Hair and Holistic Therapies • Hospitality • Motor Vehicle • Music Technology • Public Services • Science (Forensics) • Sport • Travel and Tourism Foundation Studies

Newbury College
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7TD
Telephone: 01635 845000 Web: www.newbury-college.ac.uk

Located in 40 acres of West Berkshire countryside, on the outskirts of historic Newbury, Newbury College’s main campus was opened just four years ago. It’s range of state of the art facilities include a fully equipped catering suite, beauty therapy rooms, art and design studios and a motor vehicle workshop.
A purpose built Hairdressing Salon and Construction Workshop have also recently opened in New Greenham Park. Newbury College offers part time leisure courses and full time courses in both academic and vocational subjects, as well as providing courses leading to professional qualifications.

Part Time Courses
Whether you want to learn how to tap dance, trace your family history on the internet or learn Japanese, Newbury College has a part time course for you. Based in venues throughout West Berkshire, Newbury College offers over 250 different courses. Courses are open to everyone and discounts are provided by West Berkshire Council, for certain courses. Terms and Conditions apply.

Full Time Courses
Newbury College offers many opportunities to study on a full time basis, from Entry Level courses, which require no formal qualifications for study, to Level 3 courses, at A Level or equivalent level, which can lead to access to Higher Education. Subjects vary from Childcare to Motor Vehicle Maintenance, from Travel and Tourism to IT and from Performing Arts to Business.

Professional Qualifications
Professional courses lead to a recognised qualification, usually through examination and are designed to enable you progress in your chosen career. Each professional qualification tends to relate to standards set by the individual awarding body or professional organisation. They are often a pre-requisite for joining professional bodies and can lead to designatory letters after your name. Subjects range from Accountancy to Engineering to Counselling.

For more information about any of our courses call 01635 845000,
visit www.newbury-college.ac.uk or pick up a prospectus from your local library.

Queen Mary’s College
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF
Telephone 01256 417500 Web: www.qmc.ac.uk

About Queen Mary’s College
Queen Mary’s College is open to everyone who wants to be here: young people of all levels of ability, with all kinds of talents, backgrounds, interests and ambitions. Whatever your achievements so far and whatever your hopes for the future, you are welcome at Queen Mary’s College.
We offer you a partnership with the staff who will teach and support you. The aims of this partnership are for you to develop as an individual, to acquire skills and abilities, to reach personal goals, to gain in confidence and to develop more understanding of the choices that will shape your future.
What we ask of you is that you are eager to accept that partnership and will come to Queen Mary’s aiming to achieve your very best. Queen Mary’s is a community of, and for, people who want to learn.

Adult Education

Adult education courses are available at sevberal education establishments in our area.

Within Kingsclere courses are available at The Village Club, George Street covering Art, Computers, Languages, Yoga, Aerobics.
If you want a course and there is enough demand it can be organised.

Away from the village courses covering many subjects are also held at:

• Clere Community School, Burghclere, Hampshire
  
• Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Road, Basingstoke
  
• Queen Mary’s College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke
  
• Newbury College, Monks Lane, Newbury.

Other schools in our area are:

Cheam School, Headley, Newbury Berkshire, RG19 8LD
Telephone: 01635 268381 Web: www.cheamschool.com

St Gabriel’s School, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BD
Telephone 01635 555680 Web: www.stgabriels.co.uk

Park House School and Sports College, Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 6NQ
Telephone: 01635 573911

St Bartholomew’s School, Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP
Telephone: 01635 521255 Web: www.stbarts.co.uk

Ashford Hill Primary School, Ashford Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8BB
Telephone: 0118 981 3822 Web: www.ashfordhill.hants.sch.uk

Ecchinswell & Sydmonton CE Primary, Ecchinswell, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 4UA
Telephone: 01635 298288 Web: www.ecchinswellsydmonton.hants.sch.uk

Kennet Secondary School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL
Telephone: 01635 862121 Email: office@kennet-school.demon.co.uk

The Hurst Community College, Brimpton Road, Baughurst, Tadley, RG26 5NL
Telephone: 0118 981 7474 Eemail: theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk