Clare House School Porthcawl is a co-educational, non-selective, not-for-profit independent school for children aged 3 to 11, offering provision from Early Years through to Year 6.

The school draws on the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum for England to secure strong attainment outcomes, complemented by elements of the Curriculum for Wales. In Early Years, our approach is further inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, recognising children as capable, curious and active participants in their learning.

Our dominant pedagogy is experiential learning. This is supported by project-based learning and play with purpose approaches to learning. We place a strong emphasis on how children learn, not just what they learn. Children actively explore, investigate and apply their knowledge through a bespoke, evidence-based blend of pedagogies. This recognises that learning is transdisciplinary, creating experiences that are purposeful, engaging and connected to the world around them.

Our curriculum is designed to develop the whole child, balancing academic rigour with social-emotional growth, creativity and physical development. Specialist teaching, outdoor learning and meaningful experiences ensure both breadth and depth across all areas.

Three whole-school initiatives, known as our Big Ideas include wellbeing, service learning, and diversity, equity and inclusion framing opportunities to extend learning. These are embedded through daily practice and fully integrated into learning.

Together, these elements create an education that is ambitious, relevant and designed for the future.

Before applying, take time to explore our Prospectus and Early Years Guide. These documents set out the vision, thinking and approach behind Clare House School Porthcawl to help you                                                                                                                         understand the school we are building and the role you could play within it. 

A legacy of education. A new future being created.

Clare House School Porthcawl opens in September 2026, continuing over 85 years of independent educational provision in the local community. Since 1937, the campus has been a place of learning, growth and belonging.

We honour that history and the role it has played in generations of young people. This is not about continuing what was. It is about thoughtfully creating what comes next.

Today, our focus is firmly on the future. Clare House School Porthcawl is a new school with a distinct identity, strong purpose and an ambition to create something enduring.

Joining us means becoming part of that story from the very beginning.

The school is owned and governed by Clare House Independent School Trust, a not-for-profit organisation established to preserve and advance high-quality independent education in South Wales.

The Trust exists to deliver exceptional educational opportunities, protect local provision and ensure future generations can learn and thrive within their community. As a not-for-profit organisation, there are no shareholders - every decision is made in the best interests of the school, and every surplus is reinvested directly into its development.

Our Trustees bring a wide range of professional expertise and strategic oversight, working closely with school leadership to guide long-term direction, ensure strong governance and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and care.

This structure provides a secure, values-led foundation allowing Clare House School Porthcawl to focus on what matters most: delivering an outstanding education for every child.