Philosophy

St. Clare’s is a happy, caring school with a strong sense of community. Each pupil is unique and the school aims to help every individual to develop to his or her full potential. The person who is a little different from the crowd will be able to flourish; the bright will be challenged. The school is demanding and tolerant, challenging and gentle. It is our job to discover and nurture each pupil’s ability.

The school believes in the education of the whole child. We encourage our pupils to have good moral values, develop high self-esteem, and a concern and respect for others and the world around them. Success in music, the arts and extra-curricular activities is equally as important as academic success.

For pupils from overseas, for whom English is an additional language, the school provides an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme culminating in the IGCSE qualification.