St Clare's School
URN: 401999 • Bridgend CF36 5NR
Overview
- Name
- St Clare's School
- URN
- 401999
- Type
- Welsh establishment
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Hier (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01656782509
- Website
- Visit St Clare's School website
- Address
-
Newton, Bridgend CF36 5NR
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Summary
St Clare's School, located in Newton near Porthcawl, Bridgend, is an independent mixed school catering to children aged 2½ to 18 years. With over 85 years of educational experience, the school prides itself on a strong academic profile, consistently achieving results above the national average in core subjects. Notably, it has been recognised as one of the top 5% of A-Level schools in the UK since 2018.
The school's ethos centres on nurturing individual talents within a supportive environment, ensuring that each child feels a sense of belonging. St Clare's employs a personalised approach to teaching, allowing for tailored learning experiences that cater to the unique needs of every student. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering a culture of aspiration and excellence.
St Clare's also offers a well-regarded Nursery programme, which has received accolades for its quality of care and education. The school is set in expansive grounds, providing a serene learning atmosphere close to the coast, and is easily accessible via the M4 motorway.
The school's ethos centres on nurturing individual talents within a supportive environment, ensuring that each child feels a sense of belonging. St Clare's employs a personalised approach to teaching, allowing for tailored learning experiences that cater to the unique needs of every student. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering a culture of aspiration and excellence.
St Clare's also offers a well-regarded Nursery programme, which has received accolades for its quality of care and education. The school is set in expansive grounds, providing a serene learning atmosphere close to the coast, and is easily accessible via the M4 motorway.
Useful links
- Senior Home (sen)
- GCSE Results (sen)
- Senior Curriculum (sen)
- Senior Facilities (sen)
- COVID-19 safety (download)
- Modern slavery statement (download)
- Skip to content (other)
- 01656 782509 (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Porthcawl Comprehensive School (45.2)
- Aber Infants School (37.5)
- Abercerdin Primary School (37.5)
- Afon-Y-Felin Primary School (37.5)
- Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Bridgend
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1938-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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