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Welcome to St Clare's School

Welcome to St. Clare’s, a leading independent co-educational day 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 nearly 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 of our A-Level results which consistently achieve 100% pass rate and have placed us in the top 5% of A-Level providers in the UK since 2018.

Our school is structured to provide your child with the best education and life skills and you can feel confident your children 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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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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Top 20 Nursery (Wales) Award 2023

We are delighted to be recognised as a Daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Rated Nursery (Wales) for the third year running.

Helen Hier, Headteacher, said:

"We couldn’t be prouder of our wonderful team who work so hard each and every day to provide each pupil with a rich and stimulating learning experience. It means a tremendous amount to be recommended by our families and we truly appreciate this recognition."

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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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“St Clare's is the place where every child is recognised, known by name, by their interests and their voices are heard and noted. I categorically recommend the school to all.”

 – Parent, St Clare’s School

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Children who join St Clare’s develop their confidence and gain a genuine love for learning, putting them on the path to success.
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