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.
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)
Book a Visit
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 2025/26 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.
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
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.
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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Wishing everyone a happy Easter weekend!
Why not keep the springtime magic going? Join us for our popular Forest School Stay and Play event - a perfect opportunity for your little explorers to connect with nature and make new friends at our onsite Forest School setting.
Open to children age 2 years to 4 years.
Booking is essential. Contact our Admissions team to guarantee your place.
📞01656 789966
✉ Admissions@stclares-school.co.uk
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At St Clare`s we are proud to offer a nurturing, inspiring environment for children aged 2.5 to 18.
From curious toddlers to confident young adults, every pupil is known, supported and encouraged to thrive.
Book a visit, meet our staff and discover what makes our school so special.
Contact our friendly admissions team
✉ admissions@stclares-school.co.uk
📞 01656 789966
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Primary Allocation Day!
As you reflect on the next step in your child`s education journey, discover a school where achievement is celebrated, challenge is embraced and excellence is the standard.
At St Clare`s, we nurture curious minds, inspire confidence, and support every pupil to reach their full potential.
Want your child to learn in an environment where they can truly thrive? Contact our friendly admissions team today!
✉ admissions@stclares-school.co.uk
📞 01656 789966
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Spring is blooming and so is our April Newsletter!
Catch up on the latest school highlights and student achievements. Our Newsletter is now available to read on our website - link in bio.
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Happy Easter from all of us at St Clare`s. Wishing you a joyful break.
Just a reminder that our Admissions team is still available throughout the holiday if you need us.
Contact
admissions@stclares-school.co.uk or call 01656 789966
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Still looking for a Nursery or Reception place?
We offer the perfect balance of quality teaching and education as well as opportunities for free and guided play experiences where the children choose and lead their learning. Pupils in Nursery and Reception benefit from weekly Forest School sessions.
Join us for our free Early Years Forest School taster on Saturday 17th May.
Booking is essential, please contact
info@stclares-school.co.uk or call our friendly admissions team to book your place.
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Huge congratulations to our incredible Year 11 pupils for completing their Drama practical exam with a powerful performance of Romeo and Juliet!
Your hard work, creativity and dedication truly brought the story to life. We are so proud of what you have achieved. Well done!
Drama is an important strand of St Clare’s cultural heritage, designed to promote pupil confidence, creativity and imagination. Drama enables pupils to develop a wide variety of essential life skills, including co-operation, collaboration and communication.
Our drama studio in the Senior School is well equipped and used for small-scale productions and GCSE Drama. Our larger productions take place in the Senior Hall
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Pupils from Nursery and Reception visited Newton Care Home to sing Easter Songs. The residents were delighted with their performance and loved seeing the children wearing their Easter bonnets 🐰
Well done Nursery and Reception we are so proud of you 🐣
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