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Welcome to St Clare's School

Welcome to St Clare’s, a leading independent school for children aged 2 ½ to 18 years of age, carrying a very strong academic profile.

Located in the historic village of Newton, we are close to the coast on the outskirts of Porthcawl, South Wales. St Clare's has a rich tradition of providing exceptional education for over 85 years to pupils from Nursery all the way through to Sixth Form.

The St Clare’s approach reaps rewards, with results from academic yearly progress tests exceeding the national average in all core subjects. We are particularly proud to be in the top 5% of top-performing A-Level schools in the UK for ALPS (A-Level Performance System) since 2018.

Our Nursery has won the Daynurseries UK "Top 20" Award (Wales) for 4 years in a row, based purely on our parents' 10/10 reviews scores.

St Clare's independent school is structured to provide your child with the best education and life skills and you can feel confident your child will be nurtured to realise their full potential.

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Achievement

We provide a supportive and caring environment where every child feels a sense of belonging. Pupils are championed as individuals to develop their own talents and potential within a safe learning space.

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Challenge

A culture of aspiration is entwined with our curriculum, delivered by our teaching staff and reflected in our academic outcomes. No two children are the same, and our personalised approach allows for more tailored teaching and learning at every stage of school.

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Excellence

Our data has shown over many years that a child who joins us in Y7 on leaving the school in Year 13 will attain a grade higher per subject than a child of a similar ability in another school.

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Every day is an Open Day here at St Clare's

We are delighted that you are considering a place at St Clare's for your child and would like to welcome you to our wonderful school.

Whether you are looking for an immediate start, or for the 2026/27 academic year, please do book a personal tour and see for yourself what makes St Clare's such an exciting, welcoming place to send your child.

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Meet our Headteacher, Mrs Helen Hier

Mrs Hier became Head at St Clare’s School in June 2018 after 5 years as Deputy Headteacher and 15 years as a Spanish Teacher. She has a passion for modern foreign languages, and introduced the impactful Enrichment Programme at St Clare’s.

“In order for a child to be successful academically, it is extremely important that they are happy.”

- Helen Hier, Headteacher

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St Clare's Nursery

  • Specialist teaching in Spanish, French, Forest School

  • Top 20 Nursery in Wales (DayNurseries.co.uk) for past 4 years

  • From as little as £48.89 per day (or £37.75 with the Bridgend Early Years Funding applied), our surprisingly competitive fees include early drop off from 08:00, healthy hot home-cooked lunch and after school care from 3:30 - 5:30.

  • Bridgend Early Years Funding Grant offered (10 hours)

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Join us for a Personal Tour

We warmly welcome families throughout the year, offering tailored personal tours on a day that suits you, including school holidays.

Enjoy a guided tour around the school by a member of our friendly Admissions Team who can answer any questions you may have.

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FACILITIES & LOCATION

Nestled in 11 acres of magnificent grounds.

Our pupils learn and discover in a beautiful setting within walking distance of the coast, easily accessible from the M4 motorway.

Extensively refurbished, our beautiful buildings, sports grounds, Early Years centre, Sixth Form Hub and calm outdoor space provide pupils with the inspiration to achieve and excel.

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The school exceeds its reputation. We knew it was good but for us, it is even better in real life.

 – Parent, St Clare’s School

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It`s not too late to consider a September start for your child.

Did you know that St Clare`s School & Nursery offer prospective pupils a Taster Week?

What to expect:

⭐ Experience a day in the life of a St Clare`s pupil.
⭐ Participate in engaging and interactive classes.
⭐ Experience our nurturing and supportive environment that places your emotional wellbeing at the centre and allows you to flourish.
⭐ Connect with teachers, pupils & your designated buddies.
⭐ Enjoy a delicious lunch with a range options available.

For more information, please contact info@stclares-school.co.uk or call 01656 789966. Visit our website (link in our bio).

#beyoubrilliantly #stclaresFamily #myfutureschool #independenteducation #independenteducation #achievementchallengeexcellence #stclaresschool #cognitaway #stclaresschoolporthcawl #bridgendschools #porthcawlschools #cowbridgeschools #gcse #alevels #newschool #education #tasterdays #schooltasterdays #curriculum #school #secondaryschool #seniorschool #juniorschool #sixthform #nursery

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It's not too late to consider a September start for your child. Did you know that St Clare's School & Nursery offer prospective pupils a Taster Week? What to expect: ⭐ Experience a day in the life of a St Clare's pupil. ⭐ Participate in engaging and interactive classes. ⭐ Experience our nurturing and supportive environment that places your emotional wellbeing at the centre and allows you to flourish. ⭐ Connect with teachers, pupils & your designated buddies. ⭐ Enjoy a delicious lunch with a range options available. For more information, please contact info@stclares-school.co.uk or call 01656 789966. Visit our website (link in our bio). #beyoubrilliantly #stclaresFamily #myfutureschool #independenteducation #independenteducation #achievementchallengeexcellence #stclaresschool #cognitaway #stclaresschoolporthcawl #bridgendschools #porthcawlschools #cowbridgeschools #gcse #alevels #newschool #education #tasterdays #schooltasterdays #curriculum #school #secondaryschool #seniorschool #juniorschool #sixthform #nursery

St Clare’s, Porthcawl is celebrating a superb set of GCSE results again this year, with more than half of all grades at A*/A, over 80% at A*/B and a 100% pass rate across all subjects ⭐

This year’s star performers with 10 or more A*-A grades were Scarlett C, Lily D, Keyaan I, Nia L and Nat M. Ollie T also achieved 9 A*-A grades ⭐

The school extends a huge congratulations to them all, but equally well done to all pupils who have worked so hard during the GCSE courses and whose grades truly reflect their ability and dedication ⭐

Today’s GCSE results follow last week’s excellent A-Level results. St Clare’s has been in the top 5% of top performing A-Level schools in the UK for the last 4 years and anticipates this to be the same this year ⭐

100% of pupils secured their first-choice universities ⭐

#myfutureschool #beyoubrilliantly #gcse #gcseresults #gcseresultsday #gcseresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #seniorschool #stclaresfamily #achievementchallengeexcellence #cognitaway #porthcawl #bridgend #neath #swansea #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan

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St Clare’s, Porthcawl is celebrating a superb set of GCSE results again this year, with more than half of all grades at A*/A, over 80% at A*/B and a 100% pass rate across all subjects ⭐ This year’s star performers with 10 or more A*-A grades were Scarlett C, Lily D, Keyaan I, Nia L and Nat M. Ollie T also achieved 9 A*-A grades ⭐ The school extends a huge congratulations to them all, but equally well done to all pupils who have worked so hard during the GCSE courses and whose grades truly reflect their ability and dedication ⭐ Today’s GCSE results follow last week’s excellent A-Level results. St Clare’s has been in the top 5% of top performing A-Level schools in the UK for the last 4 years and anticipates this to be the same this year ⭐ 100% of pupils secured their first-choice universities ⭐ #myfutureschool #beyoubrilliantly #gcse #gcseresults #gcseresultsday #gcseresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #seniorschool #stclaresfamily #achievementchallengeexcellence #cognitaway #porthcawl #bridgend #neath #swansea #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan

Celebrating Euan’s achievement! ⭐

A massive congratulations to Head Student, Euan, who has been at St Clare’s since Year 1 and chose to stay on for Sixth Form because he liked the support from the teachers. He studied Computer Science, Graphics and Biology at A-Level.

Euan has been offered a place at his first-choice, Cardiff Metropolitan University, to read Digital Marketing Management but has opted to defer his place to 2025.

Euan has spent his whole summer working at Camp America.

We’re so proud of his achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Euan!

#alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #stclaresfamily #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence #CognitaWay

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Celebrating Euan’s achievement! ⭐ A massive congratulations to Head Student, Euan, who has been at St Clare’s since Year 1 and chose to stay on for Sixth Form because he liked the support from the teachers. He studied Computer Science, Graphics and Biology at A-Level. Euan has been offered a place at his first-choice, Cardiff Metropolitan University, to read Digital Marketing Management but has opted to defer his place to 2025. Euan has spent his whole summer working at Camp America. We’re so proud of his achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Euan! #alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #stclaresfamily #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence #CognitaWay

Celebrating Ubaid’s achievement! ⭐

A massive congratulations to Head, Student, Ubaid, who has been at St Clare’s all the way through from Nursery and has consistently demonstrated his passion for Maths and all things science.

Ubaid said, “The reason I chose to continue my academic journey here is purely down to the family-friendly feel you get, alongside the extra support that the teachers can provide.”

His hard work has earned him a brilliant set of A-Level results. Ubaid has an unconditional offer from Cardiff University to read Financial Mathematics, but is still exploring exciting industry apprenticeship opportunities as well.

We’re so proud of his achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Ubaid!

#alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #stclaresfamily #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence

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Celebrating Ubaid’s achievement! ⭐ A massive congratulations to Head, Student, Ubaid, who has been at St Clare’s all the way through from Nursery and has consistently demonstrated his passion for Maths and all things science. Ubaid said, “The reason I chose to continue my academic journey here is purely down to the family-friendly feel you get, alongside the extra support that the teachers can provide.” His hard work has earned him a brilliant set of A-Level results. Ubaid has an unconditional offer from Cardiff University to read Financial Mathematics, but is still exploring exciting industry apprenticeship opportunities as well. We’re so proud of his achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Ubaid! #alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #stclaresfamily #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence

Celebrating Meg’s achievement! ⭐

A massive congratulations to Meg, who joined St Clare’s in Year 10 and has consistently demonstrated her passion for Spanish. Meg said, “I opted to stay on for Sixth Form because of the St Clare’s community and the consistent support from all the teachers.”

Her hard work has earned her an incredible set of A-Level results. Meg is now set to study Biological Sciences with Spanish at The University of Exeter and we have no doubt she will excel.

We’re so proud of her achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Meg!

#alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #stclaresfamily #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence

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Celebrating Meg’s achievement! ⭐ A massive congratulations to Meg, who joined St Clare’s in Year 10 and has consistently demonstrated her passion for Spanish. Meg said, “I opted to stay on for Sixth Form because of the St Clare’s community and the consistent support from all the teachers.” Her hard work has earned her an incredible set of A-Level results. Meg is now set to study Biological Sciences with Spanish at The University of Exeter and we have no doubt she will excel. We’re so proud of her achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Meg! #alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #stclaresfamily #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence

Celebrating Lucia`s achievement! ⭐

A massive congratulations to Lucia, who has been with us since Year 4 and has consistently demonstrated her passion for the sciences. Her hard work has earned her an incredible set of A-Level results. Lucia is now set to study Medicine at The University of Edinburgh and we have no doubt she will excel in this field. We`re so proud of her achievements and can`t wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Lucia!

#alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #stclaresfamily #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence

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Celebrating Lucia's achievement! ⭐ A massive congratulations to Lucia, who has been with us since Year 4 and has consistently demonstrated her passion for the sciences. Her hard work has earned her an incredible set of A-Level results. Lucia is now set to study Medicine at The University of Edinburgh and we have no doubt she will excel in this field. We're so proud of her achievements and can't wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Lucia! #alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresults2024 #stclaresporthcawl #southwalesindependentschool #sixthform #stclaresfamily #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence

Good luck to all our pupils who will be collecting their GCSE results this Thursday 🍀

Year 11 at 9:00am Sixth Form centre
Year 10 at 10:00am Sixth Form centre

#gcseresults #GCSEResultsDay #gcseresultsday2024 #examresults #stclaresporthcawl
#sixthform #cognitaway #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence

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Good luck to all our pupils who will be collecting their GCSE results this Thursday 🍀 Year 11 at 9:00am Sixth Form centre Year 10 at 10:00am Sixth Form centre #gcseresults #GCSEResultsDay #gcseresultsday2024 #examresults #stclaresporthcawl #sixthform #cognitaway #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence

St Clare`s Year 12 students celebrated some truly fantastic AS results.

Special congratulations to Summer K and Harriet S-S who both achieved straight As in Fine Art, Textiles and Graphics!

#alevel #alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresultsday2024 #sixthform #stclaresporthcawl #beyoubrilliantly #stclaresfamily

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St Clare's Year 12 students celebrated some truly fantastic AS results. Special congratulations to Summer K and Harriet S-S who both achieved straight As in Fine Art, Textiles and Graphics! #alevel #alevelresults #alevelresultsday #alevelresultsday2024 #sixthform #stclaresporthcawl #beyoubrilliantly #stclaresfamily

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    22/08/2024

    St Clare’s Celebrates Exceptional GCSE Results

    St Clare’s School in Porthcawl is celebrating a superb set of GCSE results again this year, with more than half of all grades at A*-A, over 80%...

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    15/08/2024

    A-Level Results Day

    Sixth Form students at St Clare’s are celebrating the school’s track record for outstanding results at A-Level, having achieved 35% A*/A grades with 100% of students securing...

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    04/07/2024

    Nursery Graduation 2024

    Graduating from Nursery is a significant milestone for our Busy Bees and it was heartwarming to see them donning their royal blue caps and gowns. They received...

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    28/04/2024

    Daynurseries UK

    Exciting news! We are thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded Daynurseries UK ‘Top 20’ Nursery (Wales) for the fourth year in a row!   This incredible...

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    22/11/2023

    Hot Chocolate with the Head for X-C Podium Finishers

    Our six podium finishers enjoyed delicious hot chocolate and Belgian waffles with the Head, Mrs Helen Hier, as a reward for their super efforts at the last...

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    25/08/2023

    St Clare’s celebrate well-deserved GCSE results

    St Clare’s School, Porthcawl is celebrating brilliant GCSE results again this year. More than a third of our pupils secured 35% Grade 7+ (A**/A) and 93.4% Grade...

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