St Clare's School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
PUPILS
264
AGES
3 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Independent

How Does The School Perform?

Full Report
NATIONAL AVG. 2.18
Estyn Report
(01/11/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
38%
INDEPENDENT AVG. 62%
Top grades at GCSE (9-7)
40%
INDEPENDENT AVG. 57.95
Top grades at A level (A*/A)
£2,716
to
£4,954
Day Fees Per Term

Leaver Destinations

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NURSERY 3+

Co-educational nursery

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PREP

Preparatory school

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Clevis Crescent
Newton
Porthcawl
Bridgend, South Wales
CF36 5AS
01656 789966

School Description

St Clare’s is a leading private school in South Wales. Located in the beautiful village of Newton, Porthcawl, we cater for young children going to their first nursery, right up to pupils achieving academic success in our sixth form class. Headteacher, Helen Hier, joined the school in 2018. With excellent academic results and inspection reports, feel confident your children will be nurtured to realise their potential. There are many compelling reasons to choose St Clare’s for your child. A few are below, or simply visit us in Newton, Wales to experience firsthand how we approach your child’s education.

St Clare's School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“The home schooling has been exemplary”


My children have attended St Clare's since they were 3 and a half, they are now 10 and 13. It has always been an excellent school, with wonderful supportive teachers and staff. During the recent lockdowns the school has really shone, both my daughters have received full lessons online by their usual teachers and support from all the school staff. It is a huge relief to know that they will not be falling behind academically, due to the pandemic, and to know that their mental health is always being considered by the staff. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
“An outstanding school”


Outstanding school. Both my children are happy, well cared for and easily reach their potential at St Clare's, with caring, supporting staff who know my children and help them to achieve their best.
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News, Photos and Open Days from St Clare's School

Last update: 16 April 2024
OPEN DAYS

Nestled in 11 acres of magnificent grounds, and tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life is St Clare’s, a unique non-selective, independent school which welcomes boys and girls from 2 1/2 years to 18 years old.

We are by your child's side every step of the way.  The benefits of being an all-through school are all-encompassing with wide-ranging advantages. As well as deliberately smaller class sizes, we provide an outstanding holistic education filled with rich and varied experiences that focus on social, emotional, physical and cognitive learning. This results in excellent academic outcomes alongside developing the agency, adaptability and positive attitudes that are needed to become responsible global citizens who can look after the wellbeing of themselves and others.

There's the added reassurance of being part of the Cognita global schools group with 100+ schools in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and Asia.

Our Nursery holds the Daynurseries UK 'Top 20' Award for the last four years. Our Sixth Form is in the top 5% of top-performing A-Level schools in the UK for ALPS (A-Level Performance System).

Situated in the historic village of Newton, on the outskirts of Porthcawl and close to the glorious Heritage Coast, St Clare’s is ideally situated between Cardiff and Swansea with easy access to the M4 and A48 with minibus routes extending from Swansea Sainsbury’s to the west and Llantrisant to the east.

Why not contact us to arrange a personal tour and see for yourself what an excellent education St Clare's can offer your son or daughter. Call our friendly admissions team on 01656 789966 or visit our website. Our admissions team are always available during the school holidays, not just term-time.

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St Clare's School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.