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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 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.

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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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What a fantastic time our Nursery had for our Teddy Bear Picnic 🐻 🧺

This is not just daycare...

... this is a St Clare’s School Nursery education with on-site Forest School, Spanish, French, Welsh, Music and PE.

Deliberately smaller classes and a full-time qualified teacher🌟

Surprisingly competitive fees include early drop off from 8:00am, home-cooked lunch and free after school care from 3:30-5:30pm.

Come and see our beautiful nursery, meet our outstanding nursery team and see for yourself how your child could thrive at St Clare’s💫

Call Admissions on 01656 789966 or email holly.fowlkes@stclares-school.co.uk 📞 Visit our website (link in our bio).

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What a fantastic time our Nursery had for our Teddy Bear Picnic 🐻 🧺 This is not just daycare... ... this is a St Clare’s School Nursery education with on-site Forest School, Spanish, French, Welsh, Music and PE. Deliberately smaller classes and a full-time qualified teacher🌟 Surprisingly competitive fees include early drop off from 8:00am, home-cooked lunch and free after school care from 3:30-5:30pm. Come and see our beautiful nursery, meet our outstanding nursery team and see for yourself how your child could thrive at St Clare’s💫 Call Admissions on 01656 789966 or email holly.fowlkes@stclares-school.co.uk 📞 Visit our website (link in our bio). #stclares #cognitaway #myfutureschool #cognitaschools#beyoubrilliantly #nursery #reception #prepschool #cognitaschools#achievementchallengeexcellence #stclares #family #friends #porthcawl #bridgend #margam #neath #swansea #penyfai #tondu #maesteg #cowbridge #tythegston #valeofglamorgan #independenteducation #independentschool #privateeducation #privateschool

Day 2 of Senior Discovery Day 💫

Today our Year 5s delved deeper into understanding the Climate Crisis, Human Impacting, Global Citizenship and Individual Responsibility and focused on changing people’s attitudes both at school and at home 🌟 both Year 5s and 6s chose a name and logo for the school’s special environment group 🙏

A special mention to Phil Williams for inspiring our pupils with the aim to ‘create a sustainable future for our schools.’ 🌟 our pupils loved their morning and using their imagination to think of innovative ways to help the environment.

Every pupil spoke brilliantly with their different views and comments, especially Pippa and Isabella, who both received an environmental book each 💫

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Day 2 of Senior Discovery Day 💫 Today our Year 5s delved deeper into understanding the Climate Crisis, Human Impacting, Global Citizenship and Individual Responsibility and focused on changing people’s attitudes both at school and at home 🌟 both Year 5s and 6s chose a name and logo for the school’s special environment group 🙏 A special mention to Phil Williams for inspiring our pupils with the aim to ‘create a sustainable future for our schools.’ 🌟 our pupils loved their morning and using their imagination to think of innovative ways to help the environment. Every pupil spoke brilliantly with their different views and comments, especially Pippa and Isabella, who both received an environmental book each 💫 #cognita #stclares #myfutureschool #discoveryday #cognitaschools #CognitaWay #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence #stclares #family #friends #porthcawl #bridgend #margam #neath #swansea #penyfai #tondu #maesteg #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan #independenteducation #independentschool #privateeducation #privateschool #discoveryday

Today our Year 6s thoroughly enjoyed their Senior Discovery Day surrounding the topic of ‘Creating a sustainable future for our school’ 🌎

They delved deeper into understanding the Climate Crisis, Human Impacting, Global Citizenship and Individual Responsibility and focused on changing people’s attitudes both at school and at home 🌟

Our Year 7 Discovery Day is all about the discovery of self, new interests, new skills and new friendships. It’s designed to encourage our future Year 7 pupils to feel confident about starting senior school at St Clare’s and allay any nerves they may have.

We hope they all enjoyed!!!💫

Call us on 01656 789966 to find out more information about booking your personal tour! 🙏

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Today our Year 6s thoroughly enjoyed their Senior Discovery Day surrounding the topic of ‘Creating a sustainable future for our school’ 🌎 They delved deeper into understanding the Climate Crisis, Human Impacting, Global Citizenship and Individual Responsibility and focused on changing people’s attitudes both at school and at home 🌟 Our Year 7 Discovery Day is all about the discovery of self, new interests, new skills and new friendships. It’s designed to encourage our future Year 7 pupils to feel confident about starting senior school at St Clare’s and allay any nerves they may have. We hope they all enjoyed!!!💫 Call us on 01656 789966 to find out more information about booking your personal tour! 🙏 #cognita #stclares #myfutureschool #discoveryday #cognitaschools #CognitaWay #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence #stclares #family #friends #porthcawl #bridgend #margam #neath #swansea #penyfai #tondu #maesteg #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan #independenteducation #independentschool #privateeducation #privateschool #discoveryday

We are super proud of St Clare’s Prep School team for winning the final of the prestigious Bridgend County Library Quiz @bryngarwhouse 🌟

Congratulations to Year 6 pupils Sylvie G, Daniel M and Amelia H (who was unfortunately unable to participate due to illness).

The twelve primary schools who had qualified for the final were required to read ‘Escape Room’ by Christopher Edge in advance, and then had to answer a long list of questions on the day.

Our winning team were presented with the trophy by the Head of the Bridgend Library Service. Sylvie, Daniel and Amelia each received a goody bag as well as an individual trophy. Well done! 🙏

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We are super proud of St Clare’s Prep School team for winning the final of the prestigious Bridgend County Library Quiz @bryngarwhouse 🌟 Congratulations to Year 6 pupils Sylvie G, Daniel M and Amelia H (who was unfortunately unable to participate due to illness). The twelve primary schools who had qualified for the final were required to read ‘Escape Room’ by Christopher Edge in advance, and then had to answer a long list of questions on the day. Our winning team were presented with the trophy by the Head of the Bridgend Library Service. Sylvie, Daniel and Amelia each received a goody bag as well as an individual trophy. Well done! 🙏 @awenlibraries #beyoubrilliantly #stclares #myfutureschool #family #cognita #cognitaschools #cognitaway #openweek #achievementchallengeexcellence #porthcawl #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan #bridgend #margam #neath #swansea #independenteducation #sixthform #seniors #juniors #gcse #alevel #nursery #education #privateschool

What a fantastic trip to Madrid for the senior school- we hope you all had a great time! 🇪🇸

They explored the city and went on a walking tour of Madrid to see the Royal Palace, Town Hall and the beautiful architecture of Madrid 🇪🇸

They also visited the Bernabeau Stadium, the home of Real Madrid and the Warner Brothers theme park-what a thrill! 🎢

At St Clare`s, we believe school trips abroad give pupils the experience to experience different cultures, expand world views, practice foreign languages and creating lifelong memories! 🌟

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What a fantastic trip to Madrid for the senior school- we hope you all had a great time! 🇪🇸 They explored the city and went on a walking tour of Madrid to see the Royal Palace, Town Hall and the beautiful architecture of Madrid 🇪🇸 They also visited the Bernabeau Stadium, the home of Real Madrid and the Warner Brothers theme park-what a thrill! 🎢 At St Clare's, we believe school trips abroad give pupils the experience to experience different cultures, expand world views, practice foreign languages and creating lifelong memories! 🌟 #stclares #cognitaway #schooltrips #cognitaschools #myfutureschool #beyoubrilliantly #nursery #museum #reception #prepschool #cognitaschools #madrid #spain history #stclares #family #friends #porthcawl #bridgend #margam #schooltrip #neath #swansea #penyfai #tondu #maesteg #cowbridge #tythegston #valeofglamorgan #independenteducation #independentschool #privateeducation #privateschool

Our Nursery pupils were absolute superstars for their Nursery Graduation day today 🌟

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 their graduation certificates from Mrs Layland and Mrs Hier as part of the little ceremony💫

It’s a time of much excitement and anticipation as they embark on their next step to big school and we wish all the children a fantastic learning adventure ahead!

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Our Nursery pupils were absolute superstars for their Nursery Graduation day today 🌟 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 their graduation certificates from Mrs Layland and Mrs Hier as part of the little ceremony💫 It’s a time of much excitement and anticipation as they embark on their next step to big school and we wish all the children a fantastic learning adventure ahead! #beyoubrilliantly #cognitaway #myfutureschool #nurserygraduation #nurserygraduation2023 #reception #readyforbigschool #infantschool #nursery #daynursery #porthcawl #bridgend #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan #neath #margam

💫SENIOR DISCOVERY DAY💫

💫Monday & Tuesday July 8th & 9th💫

Our Senior Discovery Days are all about the discovery of self, new interests, new skills and new friendships. It`s designed to encourage our future Year 7 pupils to feel confident about starting senior school at St Clare`s and allay any nerves they may have.

Call us on 01656 789966 to find out more and book one of the last few remaining places but don`t delay. Visit our website for more info! 🌟 (link in our bio).

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💫SENIOR DISCOVERY DAY💫 💫Monday & Tuesday July 8th & 9th💫 Our Senior Discovery Days are all about the discovery of self, new interests, new skills and new friendships. It's designed to encourage our future Year 7 pupils to feel confident about starting senior school at St Clare's and allay any nerves they may have. Call us on 01656 789966 to find out more and book one of the last few remaining places but don't delay. Visit our website for more info! 🌟 (link in our bio). #beyoubrilliantly #stclares #myfutureschool #family #cognita #cognitaschools #cognitaway #openweek #achievementchallengeexcellence #porthcawl #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan #bridgend #margam #neath #swansea #independenteducation #sixthform #seniors #juniors #gcse #alevel #nursery #education #privateschool

LAST REMAINING SPACES AVAILABLE!

We look forward to welcoming prospective parents and children to a Teddy Bear’s Picnic in our brilliant Nursery on Friday, 5th July 1.30pm – 3.00pm 🙏

To book your place contact us on: 01656 789966 or info@stclares-school.co.uk⭐️

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LAST REMAINING SPACES AVAILABLE! We look forward to welcoming prospective parents and children to a Teddy Bear’s Picnic in our brilliant Nursery on Friday, 5th July 1.30pm – 3.00pm 🙏 To book your place contact us on: 01656 789966 or info@stclares-school.co.uk⭐️ #stclares #cognitaway #cognitaschools#beyoubrilliantly #nursery #reception #prepschool #daynurseriesuk #myfutureschool #daynurseryawards2024 #daynursery #schoolnursery #nurseryeducation #forestschool #porthcawl #tythegston #laleston #bridgend #penyfai #margam #neath #cowbridge #stbridesmajor #valeofglamorgan #beyoubrilliantly #stclaresfamily

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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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    17/08/2023

    A-Level Results

    Sixth Form students at St Clare’s, Porthcawl are celebrating the school’s track record for outstanding results at A-Level, having achieved an outstanding 70% A*/B grades. Delight for...

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    07/07/2023

    Nursery Graduation Ceremony

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

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    30/06/2023

    St Clare’s Summer Art Show

    We are thrilled to share the success of St Clare's Summer Exhibition. It was a fantastic evening filled with incredible art, textiles and graphics work displayed by...

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