Welcome to St Clare’s School

St Clare’s School is a specialist setting within the Esteem Multi Academy Trust, proudly supporting over 160 young people aged 11 to 16. We serve children with a wide range of learning difficulties and complex needs, including autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, communication and/or sensory processing difficulties. Every child at St Clare’s School has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which is echoed through our personalised, supportive curriculum delivered through our carefully tailored pathways.

Our school is built on the firm foundations of our core values; Courage, Pride, Resilience. These values underpin all aspects of school life, shaping a culture where children feel safe, respected and inspired to grow.

St Clare’s School is more than a school, it is a community. We are committed to providing a nurturing, respectful and inclusive environment where every child is valued, every voice is heard and every achievement is celebrated. Visitors frequently comment on the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes our school so special. We are honoured to have been recognised as an ‘Outstandingly Happy School’, a reflection of the joy, laughter, and genuine care that radiates throughout our community.

We are proud of our children, not only for what they achieve but for who they become. With the right support, high expectations and a belief in their potential, our children go on to lead enriched, purposeful lives.

At St Clare’s, we don’t just teach, we empower. We don’t just support, we champion. Above all, we believe in every single child.