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Limited Nursery spaces available for 2024/2025

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Limited Nursery spaces available for 2024/2025

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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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Super proud of our Year 11 pupil, Grace J, who has just been presented with her Welsh cap!

Grace represented Wales in a Surf Lifesaving competition, racing on Aberavon Beach. Grace was 1st in the swim and 4th in her run, racing athletes 18 years old and under. Wales won the Celtic Cup overall.

Well done, Grace!

#beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence #stclaresporthcawl #stretchandchallenge #wearecognita

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Super proud of our Year 11 pupil, Grace J, who has just been presented with her Welsh cap! Grace represented Wales in a Surf Lifesaving competition, racing on Aberavon Beach. Grace was 1st in the swim and 4th in her run, racing athletes 18 years old and under. Wales won the Celtic Cup overall. Well done, Grace! #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence #stclaresporthcawl #stretchandchallenge #wearecognita

We are looking for a Manager of Admissions, Social Media & Comms.

The right candidate will have experience in Marketing or Brand Management, experience of managing communication campaigns and prior experience of managing direct customer contact ideally in sales and customer service.

We would also expect experience in use of customer database, customer relationship management tools and digital/online platforms and use of technology apps, especially social media.

If this sounds like you, head to our website for more details and to apply https://www.stclares-school.co.uk/careers/

🗓️ Closing date 28th November.

#wearecognita

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We are looking for a Manager of Admissions, Social Media & Comms. The right candidate will have experience in Marketing or Brand Management, experience of managing communication campaigns and prior experience of managing direct customer contact ideally in sales and customer service. We would also expect experience in use of customer database, customer relationship management tools and digital/online platforms and use of technology apps, especially social media. If this sounds like you, head to our website for more details and to apply https://www.stclares-school.co.uk/careers/ 🗓️ Closing date 28th November. #wearecognita

The sustainability event at Sony UK TEC’s Pencoed site was a great success! 🎉 Our Sixth Form students shone brightly as they toured the manufacturing centre and saw how it operates.

Eco activist, Phil Williams, encouraged the students to tackle real-life sustainability challenges 🌍✨ with a lively group discussion on climate change and its consequences.

They impressed Phil and the Sony engineers with their innovative ideas to combat rising ocean levels and temperatures. A huge well done to our future engineers, scientists, and technologists! 🚀👏

During their visit, they were fortunate to gain an insight into the employees’ sustainability programme, as well as the company’s economic, global support and funding.

Our dedicated Sixth Form tutor team work hard to build a solid framework that not only helps our students in their roles but also encourages them to take ownership of their responsibilities. By promoting accountability, we’re looking to boost their teamwork, time management, and organisational skills.


#Sustainability #FutureLeaders #SonyTEC #stretchandchallenge #beyoubrilliantly #STEM #sixthform #climatechange #sustainability #sixthformbridgend #sixthformneath #sixthformswansea #sixthformporthcawl #sixthformcowbridge #wearecognita

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The sustainability event at Sony UK TEC’s Pencoed site was a great success! 🎉 Our Sixth Form students shone brightly as they toured the manufacturing centre and saw how it operates. Eco activist, Phil Williams, encouraged the students to tackle real-life sustainability challenges 🌍✨ with a lively group discussion on climate change and its consequences. They impressed Phil and the Sony engineers with their innovative ideas to combat rising ocean levels and temperatures. A huge well done to our future engineers, scientists, and technologists! 🚀👏 During their visit, they were fortunate to gain an insight into the employees’ sustainability programme, as well as the company’s economic, global support and funding. Our dedicated Sixth Form tutor team work hard to build a solid framework that not only helps our students in their roles but also encourages them to take ownership of their responsibilities. By promoting accountability, we’re looking to boost their teamwork, time management, and organisational skills. #Sustainability #FutureLeaders #SonyTEC #stretchandchallenge #beyoubrilliantly #STEM #sixthform #climatechange #sustainability #sixthformbridgend #sixthformneath #sixthformswansea #sixthformporthcawl #sixthformcowbridge #wearecognita

St Clare’s School & Nursery warmly invites you and your Little Explorer to an exciting Forest School adventure!

Our brilliant Early Years team is holding a FREE Forest School lesson with our current Nursery and Reception classes.

Join us in the Forest to find out more about our exciting Outdoor Learning provision – just one of the many benefits your child could experience at St Clare’s School & Nursery.

Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

To register your interest, please contact St Clare’s Admissions on 01656 789966 or email info@stclares-school.co.uk

#nursery #daynursery #forestschool #outdoorlearning #porthcawl #porthcawlnursery #wearecognita #beyoubrilliantly

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St Clare’s School & Nursery warmly invites you and your Little Explorer to an exciting Forest School adventure! Our brilliant Early Years team is holding a FREE Forest School lesson with our current Nursery and Reception classes. Join us in the Forest to find out more about our exciting Outdoor Learning provision – just one of the many benefits your child could experience at St Clare’s School & Nursery. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To register your interest, please contact St Clare’s Admissions on 01656 789966 or email info@stclares-school.co.uk #nursery #daynursery #forestschool #outdoorlearning #porthcawl #porthcawlnursery #wearecognita #beyoubrilliantly

Netball - St Clare’s v Cynnfig Away.
Played 5 games. Players of the Match: Louisa P, Sofia R & Sophia J. Well done to all involved, showcasing sportsmanship and teamwork!

#beyoubrilliantly #stclaresporthcawl #netball #netballteam #teamwork #sportsmanship

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Netball - St Clare’s v Cynnfig Away. Played 5 games. Players of the Match: Louisa P, Sofia R & Sophia J. Well done to all involved, showcasing sportsmanship and teamwork! #beyoubrilliantly #stclaresporthcawl #netball #netballteam #teamwork #sportsmanship

It`s World Nursery Rhyme Week 2024, a joyful and educational celebration of nursery rhymes that aims to promote early literacy skills.

Did you know that nursery rhymes play an important role in early childhood development and education?

Nursery rhymes and children`s songs boost vocabulary and language development.

They help children to develop literacy skills.

They provide a fun way to support early numeracy skills and they also help children to develop social, physical and emotional skills.

Book for our Forest School taster session next Friday 22nd Nov and find out what make St Clare`s Nursery so unique!

#stclaresporthcawl #nursery #nurseryrhymeweek #nurseryrhymes #daynursery #toddlers #preschool #porthcawl #bridgend #cardiff #margam #laleston #neath #penyfai #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan

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It's World Nursery Rhyme Week 2024, a joyful and educational celebration of nursery rhymes that aims to promote early literacy skills. Did you know that nursery rhymes play an important role in early childhood development and education? Nursery rhymes and children's songs boost vocabulary and language development. They help children to develop literacy skills. They provide a fun way to support early numeracy skills and they also help children to develop social, physical and emotional skills. Book for our Forest School taster session next Friday 22nd Nov and find out what make St Clare's Nursery so unique! #stclaresporthcawl #nursery #nurseryrhymeweek #nurseryrhymes #daynursery #toddlers #preschool #porthcawl #bridgend #cardiff #margam #laleston #neath #penyfai #cowbridge #valeofglamorgan

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, the Armistice was signed.

St Clare’s family fell silent in an act of remembrance, honouring all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Today we remember and reflect on their courage, resilience and dedication.

We wear our poppies with pride.

Lest we forget.

#lestweforget #wewillrememberthem #lestweforget2024 #armisticeday #armistice #remembrance #remembranceday #remembranceday2024 #wearecognita #stclaresfamily #porthcawl

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On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, the Armistice was signed. St Clare’s family fell silent in an act of remembrance, honouring all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Today we remember and reflect on their courage, resilience and dedication. We wear our poppies with pride. Lest we forget. #lestweforget #wewillrememberthem #lestweforget2024 #armisticeday #armistice #remembrance #remembranceday #remembranceday2024 #wearecognita #stclaresfamily #porthcawl

Our Year 9 boys showcased their football talent at an away fixture this week with Mr Corsi.

A wonderful day of sportsmanship and teamwork ⚽️⚽️

Want to learn more about our comprehensive sports programme? Book a tour to see how St Clare`s nurtures both athletic and personal growth across all age groups. Link in our bio.

#football #stclaresporthcawl #stclaresporthcawlsport #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence #wearecognita

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Our Year 9 boys showcased their football talent at an away fixture this week with Mr Corsi. A wonderful day of sportsmanship and teamwork ⚽️⚽️ Want to learn more about our comprehensive sports programme? Book a tour to see how St Clare's nurtures both athletic and personal growth across all age groups. Link in our bio. #football #stclaresporthcawl #stclaresporthcawlsport #beyoubrilliantly #achievementchallengeexcellence #wearecognita
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