Prospectus Supplement 2023-2024 September 5 2023

CLAREMONT FAN COURT SCHO OL

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

2023-24

HISTORY

The school is situated in the Claremont Estate, one of the premier historic sites in England. The original house and the famous landscape gardens were laid out by Sir John Vanbrugh, William Kent and Charles Bridgeman for the Duke of Newcastle early in the eighteenth century. Later, Lancelot (Capability) Brown built the present Palladian mansion for Robert Clive and landscaped the grounds in his typical manner. For over a century, Claremont was a royal residence, initially for Princess Charlotte and her husband Prince Leopold, and played an important part in Queen Victoria’s early years. Claremont House and its surrounding site were purchased in 1931 for the girls’ school that was founded in 1922. The school was evacuated to Wales during the war. Fan Court School for boys was established in Chertsey 11 years later and became co-educational in 1967. In 1978, the two schools amalgamated on the Claremont site to form Claremont Fan Court School. Today, Claremont is owned and run by an educational foundation with charitable status. Governors seek to provide an education of the highest order for children of all religions and of none, founded on Christian principles.

SITUATION

The Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior Schools encompass one hundred acres of sports pitches and parkland with entrances from the Portsmouth Road (A307) and Copsem Lane (A244). Esher is just off the A3, sixteen miles from central London and almost equidistant from Heathrow and Gatwick airports with close access from the M25.

SCHOOL TEACHING HOURS

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Pre-Nursery 8.35am - 12pm and 8.35am - 3.15pm

Nursery 8.35am - 12pm and 8.35am - 3.15pm

Pre-Preparatory 8.35am - 3.15pm

Preparatory 8.35am - 3.35pm

Senior School 8.25am - 4pm

A programme of co-curricular activities takes place throughout the day, after school and with Senior School fixtures on Saturday mornings.

SCHOOL STRUCTURE

Pre-Preparatory and Nursery

Pre-Nursery* 2 – 3 years

Nursery* 3 – 4 years

Reception* 4 – 5 years

Year 1 5 – 6 years

Year 2 6 – 7 years

Preparatory School

Year 3* 7 – 8 years

Year 4 8 – 9 years

Year 5* 9 – 10 years

Year 6 10 – 11 years

Senior School

Year 7* 11 – 12 years

Year 8 12 – 13 years

Year 9 13 – 14 years

Year 10 14 – 15 years

Year 11 15 – 16 years

Lower Sixth* 16 – 17 years

Upper Sixth 17 – 18 years

*Main intake years

TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE SCHOOL

The interaction between teachers and pupils and a focus on teaching and learning is at the heart of our education. Both teachers and pupils are challenged to thrive as lifelong learners who are:

• Responsible for their own learning

• Engaged in the learning process

• Resilient and have self respect

• Creative thinkers

• Global citizens, equipped to operate in an international environment through collaborative work, problem solving and effective communication of ideas

• Able to assume new roles in supporting and mentoring peers

• Capable of acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes

• Competent and proficient users of ICLT in their daily activities of learning and managing knowledge

With these aims in mind, Claremont is committed to delivering a curriculum which:

• Is characterised by a broad core curriculum which provides all pupils with the opportunity to learn the skills and understanding required to continue learning throughout their lives

• Is learner-centred and which delivers a breadth of study with personal relevance

• Ensures that there are high-quality opportunities to extend the learning experiences beyond the basic core curriculum

• Provides exciting opportunities and specialist enquiry for enrichment and creativity for all pupils

• Develops the competencies required for life in the 21st century

These curriculum ideals are delivered in a manner appropriate to the ages of the pupils throughout the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior Schools.

PRE-PREPARATORY AND NURSERY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Our pupils love coming to school because our exceptional teachers make them feel safe, happy, settled and valued. These are the prerequisites of a meaningful education. From our Pre-Nursery upwards we offer a vibrant curriculum, full of challenges and immersive experiences. Our teaching follows a clear, structured progression based on current thinking on educational best practice and children travel seamlessly through the five year groups, arriving at the Preparatory School fully prepared for the next important phase of their learning journey. Lessons are planned to engage and stimulate our young learners, to nurture their curiosity at every opportunity. Teachers work to develop a love of learning and an intrinsic motivation to question and to want to know more. Our children feel valued as individuals and respond to our encouragement to have a go and test themselves. The wonderful outdoor spaces available on our unique campus are put to excellent use through our forest school provision. Children explore and learn about the great outdoors throughout their time in the PrePrep, developing a love of nature and a broad set of skills that will help their future learning in countless ways.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Chess Choir

Dance

DibDab art

Dodgeball

Football and ball skills

Junior Jump ‘n’ Jive

Lego construction

Minecraft coding

Multi-sports

Performing arts

Soccer academy

Spanish

Tennis

Yoganory

PREPARATORY SCHOOL

CURRICULUM

Children aged 7+ join Year 3 at the beginning of the Prep School in our dedicated building, Stable Court, into parallel classes of up to twenty pupils. The curriculum is designed to ensure pupils gain learning experiences that develop the full range of academic, creative, social, physical and spiritual talents. These are taught through the subjects of English, mathematics, science, history, geography, ICT, art, technology, music, drama, French, Spanish, PSHEE, RS, PE and games, as well as our extensive programme of co-curricular opportunities.

Each class has an assigned lead and deputy form tutors who are responsible for the pastoral care and well-being of their pupils. Form tutors in Years 3 and 4 teach both mathematics and English, whilst in Years 5 and 6 form tutors specialise in one of these subjects. Specialist staff teach music, drama, technology, French, Spanish, PE and games. In order to help children to learn at the speed appropriate for them, they are placed in sets for mathematics and some aspects of English. Ongoing internal assessments form the basis of our reporting process and play a significant role in the transfer process to the Senior School. Parents receive an academic grade card each term, an annual written report as well as the opportunity to discuss formally their child’s progress at two parents’ evenings. Each pupil is encouraged to develop strong self-motivation, to take increasing responsibility for their own learning and to be actively engaged in the learning process.

In addition to a broad and ambitious academic curriculum, children benefit from the all-encompassing Prep School portfolio (PSP). A child’s learning extends beyond the classroom and the PSP ‘wheel’ enshrines all that the children do at the Prep School. Underpinned by the character qualities programme, each and every facet of Prep School life is allocated to one of six, equally valued, learning strands. Evidence of children’s participation and progress within each of these sectors is collated via a variety of methods. These are

then retained in a portfolio, culminating in a fully quantifiable record of how effectively each child has embraced the rich tapestry of Prep School life. At the end of Year 6, these achievements are celebrated in a formal graduation ceremony, where awards are typically at bronze, silver, gold or platinum levels.

The use of technology is an important aspect of life at the Prep. Technology including VR headsets, interactive whiteboards, tablets and laptops are used alongside traditonal teaching methods to effectively deliver the curriculum. Pupils are provided with a school device in Year 3, which stays in school. From Year 4, parents are required to purchase a pupil device sourced via the school which pupils use during lessons and to complete homework.

The broad curriculum is further supported by the provision of enrichment days, including visits from a wide variety of specialists and off-timetable experiences. Typical activities might include a visit from a Roman soldier, theatre trips and the opportunity to attend a science exhibition in London amongst many others.

Residential trips take place in each year from Year 4, with an

emphasis on team-building, reinforcing the curriculum and developing leadership skills in accordance with our character qualities programme. An optional ski trip is available to pupils in Year 5 and above.

Music and drama are an integral part of life. The school provides opportunities for all children to experience learning a musical instrument within the curriculum, as well as individual music lessons for those who wish to extend their learning. Pupils can expect to perform in special events, such as assemblies, concerts and high quality drama productions. All pupils develop their communication and presentation skills, through poetry and prose reading competitions and studying for English speaking board examinations.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Children are encouraged to participate in the many cocurricular clubs and activities that are offered at lunchtime and after school by visiting specialists and staff. Additional sports practices take place at lunchtime and before and after school to support the busy fixtures programme. It is a fundamental part of our ethos to provide opportunities for each and every child to flourish and achieve more than he or she thinks is possible. As well as the traditional sports, our programme includes fencing, dance, rock pop, an ever popular bushcraft club, art, drama and coding, to name but a few.

SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The Senior School maintains the ethos, established in our Pre-Prep and Prep Schools, of enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential. An important element in our teaching philosophy is to understand the link between academic rigour and the value of good character.

The academic curriculum has been purposely designed to develop the skills of the learner, to provide breadth of choice, extended learning opportunities, character development and academic rigour. Our learner attributes ensure that students leave the school as well-rounded individuals capable of independent study and ready for life beyond Claremont:

Claremont has developed a clear roadmap which helps students transition through the school. This roadmap in conjunction with the academic programme ensures that all pupils attain the highest qualifications of which they are capable for entry into university or college.

Years 7, 8 and 9

The core curriculum for Years 7, 8 and 9 is innovative and defined by incredible breadth and range of opportunities. Extending from classics and social science to photography and food and nutrition. The curriculum schedule has been set out

for all pupils and most subjects are studied until the end of Year 9 as displayed on the table (see below).

Years 10 and 11

Year 10 and 11 pupils study towards their GCSE examinations. Typically, they study six compulsory subjects (English language and literature, mathematics, science and religious studies) and four optional subjects. The curriculum can be extended or reduced to suit the educational needs of the pupil. The GCSE curriculum booklet is sent out to all families before the GCSE evening held during Year 9 and contains a full description of

all courses, awarding bodies and assessment details. We offer a wide range of subjects that allow students to study the subjects they are passionate about whilst retaining a strong academic foundation. The GCSE curriculum is built around students’ choices because students can take four GCSE’s of their choosing.

SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM

Lower and upper sixth students (Years 12 and 13) study three or four A level or Level 3 applied diploma courses from the wide selection available. Our A level curriculum booklet contains full details of all courses and is sent to Year 11 pupils and parents before the sixth form open evening held in September. The range of subjects is large and pupils are encouraged to plan carefully for their higher education future when deciding upon their A level course of study.

All sixth form students benefit from a regular one on one careers guidance session with our higher education coordinator. Pupils go on to study at a range of universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group, and read a variety of courses, which include medicine, engineering, fashion and textile design, maths and economics. Many pupils also gain prestigious degree apprenticeships or head directly into industry.

In addition to sixth form studies, all sixth form students will undertake the innovative Joyce Grenfell Programme which includes EPQ study options and a range of other qualifications designed to enrich and enhance students’ university applications and prospects. There are a wide range of academic enrichment opportunities available from trips, essay competitions, externally assessed challenges, lectures and seminars to clubs and societies.

CURRICULUM SCHEDULE FOR YEARS 7-13 FOR 2023-24

CURRICULUM SCHEDULE FOR YEARS 7-13 FOR 2023-24

Core included within the curriculum

Carousel studied for a part of the year in rotation

Option the subject may be taken as an option

n/a the subject is not offered at this curriculum level

* Combined Science at GCSE achieves two GCSE awards

SENIOR SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

There are over 60 clubs on offer each week for pupils in the Senior School to take part in. These are wide ranging and allow pupils to spend their extra time finding new passions, trying out new activities or simply continuing to do what they already enjoy.

Games and sports

The school offers many sports for pupils to take part in, whether it is for fun, fitness or to represent the school. Sport is a much-loved aspect of school life and pupils not only have the opportunity to participate within their PE and Games lessons but at lunch times and after school too. Major sports include: rugby; lacrosse; football; netball; cricket and tennis, with matches mainly taking place on Saturdays. Pupils are introduced to many other sports and physical activities within their PE lessons and during their lunch breaks. Our gymnastics and golf teams have also recently competed at a national level. We are proud to offer archery and fencing, alongside basketball and trampolining, to name a few.

Musical activities

Musical activities flourish within the Senior School. Our music department has a variety of different music groups on offer, from the brass ensemble to a rock band. The choir and orchestra perform in assemblies and concerts throughout the year. Instrumental teas for all abilities are performed each term and we host a House Music competition and a talent show which have been judged by experts in the field. Rock, pop and jazz music-making is encouraged and fully supported by the music department. Specialist music tuition is available for a wide range of instruments.

Drama

Each year sees a major production as well as a variety of smaller dramatic pieces. Pupils are encouraged to audition for onstage roles but also to work behind the scenes or learn

how to operate lighting and sound controls. The drama and music departments often work together on large scale musical productions such as last year’s ‘Oliver!’ performance. Other recent productions include Alice in Wonderland, Othello, Macbeth and each year the sixth form to write their own pantomime.

Externally, pupils have performed at the Rose Theatre in Kingston and participated in the Shakespeare’s School competition, allowing pupils to ‘tread the boards’ of a professional stage. The English department often run poetry recitals and recently took part and hosted the regional final of the English Speaking Union’s Performing Shakespeare competition. Speech and drama lessons are also available and enable pupils to develop their performance skills with the opportunity to enter LAMDA exams.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme

Pupils are offered the opportunity to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s bronze award from Year 9, the overwhelming majority take up this fantastic opportunity. Throughout the year they complete a range of expeditions as a team, learn new skills and take part in community volunteering projects in order to qualify. After that, the choice to work towards Silver and Gold awards is available, and a large number of our pupils do so. The expeditions allow pupils to demonstrate a range of practical and survival skills, with the majority taking place on weekends at locations in England and Wales. It may be hard work but is always worth it, with a huge sense of achievement at the end.

Enterprise Club

Teams of pupils from Year 10 and Year 12 are given the opportunity to set up and run their own business. They create business plans, pitch to a team of “dragons” and make their own products which they sell at various events throughout the

year. Pupils also have the opportunity to take part in the Peter Jones Tycoon challenge which is a nationally run competition for budding entrepreneurs. Previous businesses have included reusable sandwich wraps, bags for dog walkers and sustainable light shades. The programme helps pupils to develop skills such as teamwork and problem solving.

Further enrichment opportunities

Alongside the more traditional co-curricular activities pupils are encouraged to try new activities and spark new interests from coding, to fashion upcycling, to nature conservation. These lunch time clubs allow pupils to develop new skills, foster new friendships and experience new challenges. At the start of each academic year a co-curricular fair is held and refreshed clubs lists are shared at the beginning of each term. The fair gives pupils the opportunity to explore all co-curricular options, it is a fantastic opportunity to start conversations and encourage pupils to try new activities.

A wide variety of day trips take place within term time, extending the curriculum through experience beyond the classroom. These days out of school not only aid their intellectual curiosity but also allows for cultural enrichment and personal and social development. These trips range from visiting museums, attending debates and competitions to watching shows in the theatre during the evenings.

Residential trips also feature regularly in the school calendar. Foreign language study visits enable pupils to improve their speaking and listening skills whilst experiencing the local culture and history trips have shown the students important and moving historical sites across Europe. Sports tours have encouraged teamwork and comradery and our ski trips are a highlight, in fantastic resorts in Austria, France and Italy.

Enrichment Week

In the Senior School, Enrichment Week normally takes place in the penultimate week of the academic year. This exciting school week focuses on providing pupils in Years 7 to 10 with a range of educational trips and resilience building activities to broaden their horizons and expose them to new experiences, whilst promoting social interaction and creating lasting memories. During this week, various residential stays, day trips and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions go out across the UK. All pupils are expected to attend and there are no lessons during that week.

CHARACTER EDUCATION

Character education is an important element of our educational programme. ln the Senior School a new character quality is introduced each month, promoting research and discussion within the tutor group. around an inspirational person, either historical or present day.

This process aims to provide the foundation for promoting good character. We expect all members of our school to act as good role models by living harmoniously with each other.

HOUSES

The vibrant house system lies at the heart of Claremont life. Each house is named after locations in which the two schools, Claremont and Fan Court have resided since our establishment in 1922. The Pre-Prep and Prep school both use four houses and the Senior School sees an expansion to six houses.

In the Pre-Prep and Prep Schools, pupils are allocated to one of: Esher, Longcross, Norwood and Radnor. The house system sees pupils in these schools enjoying taking on house captain roles and developing their leadership skills, and houses also form the basis of the reward system. Children from the same family are generally allocated to the same house.

Houses are reassigned when pupils move between Years 6 and 7, to promote new relationships with incoming pupils. The Deputy Head (Pastoral) oversees the house system, years 7 to 11 are overseen by the Head of middle school. The six houses are: Banstead, Esher, Longcross, Norwood, Radnor and Stanmore. In the Senior School, the houses are led by experienced staff who in turn lead a team of tutors. Heads of house and tutors are responsible for the academic progress, pastoral wellbeing and co-curricular activity of their charges.

All pupils are allocated to a specific house for the duration of their time at the senior school, including in the sixth form.

Vertical tutor groups exist for Years 7-11 and 12-13 respectively, meaning that pupils meet daily with a small number of pupils from other year groups. These tutor groups are like families within the larger communities of the house and wider senior school. No tutor group is made up of more than 17 pupils, and pupils benefit from sharing experiences and learning from each other in a way that is not possible in the classroom where pupils spend most of their time with peers in the same year group.

From Years 7-11, pupils stay with the same tutor before transitioning to sixth form specific tutor groups for the final two years. This allows staff, pupils and their families to develop deep and meaningful relationships, and the tutor is the first point of contact for all enquiries. The houses also provide leadership and mentoring opportunities for older pupils, with house captaincy and various prefect positions being highly sought after. House activities (both inter and intra) include sport, drama, music, technology, film, creative writing, debating, engineering, languages, baking, art and photography. Pupils strive for house points and victory, although it is the taking part that counts! Pupil enjoyment and participation makes house membership a hugely enriching experience. There are also house charities which are decided upon and led by pupils in each house.

PASTORAL CARE

Each pupil’s welfare is central to this school. Academic, vocational, social, emotional and behavioural issues are addressed effectively to enable each pupil to grow in stature and wisdom. Heads of house lead on pastoral matters and support tutors in expecting the high standards of behaviour necessary to foster future relationships and good work habits as well as ensuring that pupils with physical and/or mental health needs are well supported throughout their time at the school. The pastoral curriculum includes regular assemblies focusing on the importance of contributing positively to school and home, the values inherent in the character education programme and celebrating pupils’ academic, artistic

and sporting achievements. Pastoral care is also supported by the Care Centre (see medical care below), a 4 day per week in school counselling service, an Individual Needs department and mindfulness opportunities. Many staff are also trained in mental health first aid and throughout all three schools, specialist staff trained in emotional literacy provide excellent support.

PSHEE

Personal, social, health and economic education is delivered to all pupils through academic lessons and specific pastoral sessions by teachers hand-picked for the task. This curriculum reflects the school’s mission statement and includes statutory Relationship and Sex Education (RSE). All pupils are provided with preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. In the Prep and Pre-Prep Schools, the Jigsaw scheme underpins the delivery of the PSHEE curriculum. Assemblies provide a further opportunity to develop pupils’ thinking about social, moral, spiritual and cultural matters.

MEDICAL CARE AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

The Care Centre is staffed by a team of experienced and fully qualified nurses who are particularly trained in paediatric first aid, basic life support and anaphylaxis. A number of school staff have also received first aid training and are located throughout the school. Medical care is delivered centrally alongside the IN department and counselling to ensure a joined up approach is taken to each individual pupil, and all staff in those areas are supported by an administrator who is dedicated to pupil care.

CAREERS ADVICE

Careers advice is incorporated within PSHEE lessons for Years 7-12. Unifrog is used across all age groups to ensure a broad range of university, apprenticeship and career destinations are considered. An annual careers fair for students in Years 10–13 enables them to meet industry representatives and university outreach teams. Work experience in the lower sixth further helps the decision-making process and sixth form students also receive specialised guidance from the school’s careers department and visiting guests. Each lower sixth student is mentored through the UCAS or apprenticeship programme by a subject specialist and, with a stretch and challenge programme to provide additional support for aspiring Oxbridge and medicine applicants.

TRANSPORT

The school operates an extensive network of school coaches, available to pupils from Year 3 and above, offering daily routes from areas across Surrey and South West London. Coach routes are operated by a combination of our carefully selected partner coach operators, alongside a dedicated team of drivers who drive the school’s own fleet of branded minibuses. All coaches are provided for the exclusive use of our pupils, offering a safe and convenient way of travelling between home and school.

The management of school transport is effectively managed by Vectare, our specialist school transport management company. A dedicated online booking system and personalised journey planning portal is available to parents, offering the flexibility of booking a full-time single or return seat or an ad hoc journey right up to the time of coach departure, subject to seat availability. Please visit claremontfancourt.vectare. co.uk for further information, including an interactive journey planner, pricing and booking arrangements.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Senior School pupils in Years 7-11 use the MS Surface Pro 9, and parents are required to purchase or rent this device via the school’s IT partner, Easy4U . A full support plan including all software and insurance is included within the purchase/ rental price, and devices are fully supported by the school IT department, including technical support and software updates to guarantee continuity in pupils’ learning.

The Easy4u scheme is also available to pupils in Years 12 and 13, but these pupils also have the option of using their own device acquired from an alternative source.

PTA

The school encourages strong links with its parent body by working closely with the parent teacher association. The PTA works to maintain effective communication links between the parents and the school. Year representatives from the parent body meet regularly with heads of school and heads of year. The PTA performs an invaluable role in the school by encouraging and nurturing a sense of community amongst our families. Year group teas and social events bring school families together as well as raising additional funds for the school.

ADMISSIONS

The main entry points for pupils are at 2+, 3+, 4+, 7+, 9+, 11+ and sixth form. Places are offered subject to the pupil attaining the school’s entry requirements. Applications for other levels are welcome, subject to a place becoming available.

PRE-PREPARATORY AND NURSERY SCHOOL PROCEDURE

In the Pre-Preparatory School all pupils are assessed for entry. The assessment procedure is as follows:

• Prospective families with their child will be invited to meet the head and have a tour of the Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School.

• The family completes an application form to be submitted to the admissions office. Formal assessments are carried out for children applying for places in Reception, Years 1 and 2.

• Reception places for 2024 must be applied for by Friday 29 September 2023.

• Prospective families will be invited to attend an admissions morning on Saturday 7 October 2023.

• In the case of the head identifying specific concerns, the provision of an offer may be delayed until a further assessment.

• A successful application will result in the offer of a place.

PREPARATORY SCHOOL PROCEDURE

In the Preparatory School all pupils are assessed for entry. The autumn term assessment procedure is as follows:

• Applications for September 2024 entry should be submitted by midday Monday 16 October 2023.

• Pupils are invited for an admissions visit to the school on Saturday 11 November 2023 where they will sit assessment

papers. These consist of a mathematics paper, an English paper, and a creative writing paper.

• We will request a report from the pupil’s current school to help assess progress and behaviour.

• Successful applicants will be offered a place and families notified on Friday 24 November 2023.

We also welcome enquiries at other times during the year and will consider applications for entry within the current academic year as well as, more typically, for the next academic where spaces are still available.

SENIOR SCHOOL YEAR 7 ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

The main entrance assessment for the Senior School will be held on Saturday 2 December 2023. Written papers are set in English comprehension, English creative writing, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning. All papers are designed to reveal the potential of the individual candidate.

Pupils entering Claremont Senior School will be expected to demonstrate to the headmaster that they are capable academically and socially. Claremont affirms that development of character goes hand in hand with the development of academic skills.

Applicants may also be invited for an interview with a senior member of staff to talk about their interests, school activities and the way they approach their studies. Those pupils invited for interview will be asked to return in early January 2024. A reference will also be requested from the pupil’s current school. For entry in September 2024, application and scholarship forms should be completed and returned to the admissions office by Tuesday 7 November 2023. As a guide, prospective Year 7 pupils should be comfortably working at, or above, a good national average. Practice papers are available commercially.

Reasonable access arrangements for the entrance assessments are put in place for qualifying pupils where evidence has

been provided prior to the application deadline. A copy of an educational psychologist and specialist teacher report together with current school’s confirmation of the pupils’ normal way of working must be received no later than Tuesday 7 November 2023 in order to qualify for specialist access arrangements. Email admissions@claremont.surrey.sch.uk

GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ENTRY TO YEARS 8-10

Whilst our main entry point into the Senior School is for Year 7, we can consider applications to join the school in Year 8, 9 and 10 where availability arises. Families wishing to apply should contact the admissions team to discuss the availability of places, prior to making an application. Email: admissions@ claremont.surrey.sch.uk

SIXTH FORM ENTRY

Prospective A level students are expected to have achieved an average GCSE points score of 6 points across at least 8 subjects and specifically to have achieved high grades in their chosen/related A level subjects (please refer to the subject prerequisites sheet for more specific information). All prospective pupils will be invited to sit an assessment and have an interview with a senior member of staff during the first half of the autumn term.

Academic, sport, tennis, textile design, art, music and drama scholarships are available for the sixth form. Further information about specific subject prerequisite grades can be found in the A level curriculum booklet, available on the school website.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTRY IN SEPTEMBER 2024

Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding applicants for up to the value of £1,000 of tuition fees per annum and are available for entry into the Preparatory School, Year 7 and the lower sixth (Year 12).

Applicants must complete the relevant scholarship application form on the website prior to Tuesday 7 November 2023 and send it to the admissions office (Year 7–sixth form).

Preparatory School scholarships are awarded through the usual admissions process and separate applications are not required.

PREPARATORY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

There are a small number of academic scholarship awards available for pupils entering Year 3 which will be offered to exceptional candidates through the usual admissions process, a separate scholarship application is not required.

For current pupils moving from our pre-prep school into Year 3, please consult with the Head of Pre-Prep with regard to academic scholarship application and assessment. The closing date for pre-prep scholarship applications ahead of Year 3 is Monday 6 November 2023; the assessment morning will take place on Monday 20 November 2023.

SENIOR SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships available in the Senior School are as follows:

• Year 7: academic, music and all-rounder scholarships (two from: art, music, drama, sport and citizenship).

• Year 9: the Shane Lalani sport scholarship.

• Sixth form: academic, sport, drama, music, textile design and art/photography scholarships.

Year 7 academic scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to £1,000 of tuition fees per annum.*

The application process for an academic scholarship to enter Claremont at Year 7 will be based on very high performance in the general entrance assessment papers (English, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning).

Scholarships will be awarded up to the end of Year 11 and are dependent on maintaining a high overall standard of achievement, effort and behaviour on the half termly grade cards and full report namely:

• Achievement grades of A*/A and B in Years 7-9 and grades 6 and above in Years 10 and 11.

• Endeavour grades of 1-2 in Years 7-9 and grade W or H in Years 10 and 11.

• Scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to wider school life, participating in open events and open days.

*Applications for state primary schools. For exceptional candidates from state primary schools, this financial award may be enhanced in liaison with the bursary.

Applying for an academic scholarship

External applicants do not need to make an application for an academic scholarship but should submit a standard school application to sit the general entrance examination (by 7 November 2023).

Applicants who reach the required standard described above will be offered a scholarship to enter Year 7.

Year 7 music scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to £1,000 per annum and free tuition at school in one instrument.

Pupils are invited to apply for a music scholarship to enter Claremont at Year 7. This is a competitive process but the

following criteria will be of assistance to applicants.

In addition, we have a separate award known as the Wienpahl music scholarship. This is awarded to a pupil who demonstrates much promise in the development of their musical ability and experience and is likely to achieve very high musical standards in their school musical career. This award brings £2,000 remission of fees per annum.

The criteria for the award are as follows:

• External applicants will be required to pass the general entrance assessment before being offered a scholarship.

• All applicants should be able to demonstrate interest, commitment and achievement in music; for example, by playing in an orchestra, singing in a choir or through grade examinations.

• All applicants need to offer two instruments (which may include voice), one of which should be at Grade 4 standard.

• Music scholars are expected to work hard to further their individual music studies and to make a significant contribution to the wider musical life of the school through participation in at least two ensembles and a variety of concerts and assemblies each term.

Auditions will be held in January 2024 for entry into the school the following September. The audition will consist of:

• Performing a piece with or without accompaniment (we can provide an accompanist if required).

• Rhythmic tests.

• Sight-reading tests.

• An interview will be held with a senior leader from the Senior School and the director of music. Applicants should be prepared to discuss:

• The music that they have played.

• Their musical achievements thus far.

• Their musical plans for the future.

Scholarships will be awarded up to the end of Year 11 and are dependent on maintaining a high overall standard of achievement and endeavour and continuation of the criteria

above. Applications must be completed by the parents by 7 November 2023.

Year 7 all rounder scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to £1,000 per annum.

Pupils are invited to apply for an all-rounder scholarship to enter Claremont at Year 7. This is a competitive process but the following criteria will be of assistance to applicants.

All applicants will sit the general entrance examination with papers in English, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning.

The criteria for the award are as follows:

• Applicants must achieve high standards in the assessment papers (English, mathematics and verbal reasoning).

• An interview will be held with a senior leader from the Senior School in which we will seek evidence of an inquiring mind, breadth of knowledge and sound moral judgement.

• Applicants should also offer strong evidence of success in at least two of the following:

• Music: voice or instrument at Grade 3 level.

• Sport: compete at club, district level or county level in a Claremont representative school sport or a range of sports at school and club level.

• Art: demonstrate an aptitude for art by presenting a portfolio.

• Drama: perform at a high level at school, club or equivalent.

• Citizenship: have demonstrated exceptional qualities and examples of citizenship at school, church and youth organisations.

Depending on the strengths offered, applicants must be committed to attending practices and activities and to participating in all team matches for which he or she is selected, as well as making a significant contribution to the wider life of the school, participating in events and open days.

A reference from an external team or club, if applicable, may accompany the application form but is not mandatory (a

school template is available on the website).

All-rounder scholarships will be awarded up to the end of Year 11 and are dependent on maintaining a high overall standard of achievement, effort and behaviour (achievement grades of A* - C and endeavour grades of 1-2 on the half termly grade card and full report) and continuation of the criteria above.

Applications and confidential references, where used, must be completed by 7 November 2023. Confidential reference forms must be returned by the referee directly to the admissions office.

Year 9 Shane Lalani sports scholarships for Year 9 (open to applicants from Year 8)

This award is for £2,000 fee remission per annum until the end of Year 11 and is presented by Sal and Carol Lalani, family and friends in memory of Shane, a former Claremont pupil. This scholarship is managed by the school in keeping with its usual sports scholarship criteria, namely:

• A passion and a talent for a range of sports at school and/ or club level.

• External applicants will be required to pass the general entrance assessment before being offered this award.

• Applicants must always demonstrate the highest standard of sportsmanship. Mentoring and coaching for younger players is expected. The applicant should have great enthusiasm for the sport and be willing, reliable, hardworking and able to persevere through to a successful outcome.

• An interview will be held with a senior leader from the Senior School and director of sport in which we will seek evidence of an inquiring mind, breadth of knowledge and sound moral judgement.

Applicants may be asked to attend school for a series of fitness tests in January 2024 to assess both their health and skillrelated fitness. They will also take part in one or more of the major games played at the school.

A reference from an external team or club, if applicable, may accompany the application form but is not mandatory (a

school template is available on the website).

This scholarship will be awarded up to the end of Year 11 and is dependent on maintaining a high overall standard of endeavour and enthusiasm and continuation of the criteria above. Applications and confidential references, where used, must be returned to the PA to the deputy heads, via the head’s office, by 7 November 2023. Confidential reference forms must be returned by the referee directly to the PA to the deputy heads.

SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2024

Sixth form academic scholarships

Scholarships are awarded up to £1,000 per annum.

In addition to achieving a high level of academic success, scholarship students are expected to be exemplary members of the Claremont community.

Applicants must achieve a minimum of three grades 8 or 9 (or equivalent) and four grade 7 (or equivalent) in GCSE exams including grade 7 in the subjects (or related subjects) which they intend to study at A level.

Entrance assessment results will be used as evidence of academic achievement on which to base a conditional offer subject to actual grades received in summer.

Conditional offers, subject to final grades, will be made by the end of December 2023 with confirmation after GCSE results have been received in August 2024.

Scholarships will be awarded for the full two year A level course and are dependent on maintaining a high overall standard of achievement in end of year internal examinations (as a guide, grades ABB) and endeavour (grades 1-2 on the sixth form academic review).

Sixth form sports scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to £1,000 per annum.

Students are invited to apply to apply for a sports scholarship to enter Claremont sixth form. This is a competitive process and up to two scholarships will be awarded.

The following criteria will be of assistance to applicants:

• Selection and participation in either one sport at county or national level in a Claremont representative school sport or a range of sports at school and club level.

• Applicants will need to meet the expected requirements of the school for entry into the sixth form as detailed in the sixth form curriculum booklet (sixth form academic prerequisites).

• Two references of support must be received testifying to good character, exemplary behaviour and strong community involvement. (Internal references should include one from the head of year and one PE teacher). For external applicants, the student’s PE teacher should send a confidential reference directly to the admissions office giving information on ability and achievements. A reference from a county team or club, if applicable, may also accompany the application form. A school template is available on the website.

• GCSE PE is not necessarily required, nor is the intention to study A level PE. Applicants must always demonstrate the highest standard of sportsmanship. Mentoring and coaching for younger players is expected. The applicant should have a passion for the subject and be willing, enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working and able to persevere through to a successful outcome.

• An interview will be held with a senior leader from the Senior School and director of sport in which we will seek evidence of an inquiring mind, breadth of knowledge and sound moral judgement.

The criteria for a sports scholarship will take into consideration sporting ability and achievements, contribution to sports teams throughout the year, sportsmanship and leadership potential. Applicants must be committed to attending practices at lunchtime and after school and to participating in all team

matches for which they are selected.

In November 2023, applicants will be required to perform practically in their chosen sport(s) and to attend the interview.

Offers, subject to final grades, will be made by the end of December 2023 with confirmation after GCSE results have been received in August 2024. Scholarships will be awarded for the full two year A level course and are dependent on maintaining a good overall standard of achievement, endeavour (grades 1-2 on the academic review) and continuation of the criteria above.

External applications and confidential references must be returned to the admissions office by 7 November 2023. Confidential reference forms must be returned by the referee directly to the admissions office.

Sixth form drama scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to £1,000 per annum.

Students are invited to apply for a drama scholarship to enter Claremont sixth form. This is a competitive process and up to two scholarships will be awarded.

The following criteria will be of assistance to applicants:

• Applicants will need to meet the expected requirements of the school for entry into the sixth form as detailed in the sixth form curriculum booklet (sixth form academic prerequisites).

• Scholarship applicants must intend to study A level drama for the full two year course.

• An interview will be held with a senior leader from the Senior School and the head of drama in which the applicant should be able to produce evidence illustrating an active and ongoing involvement in drama and theatre and should be prepared to present an audition piece.

• Two references of support must be received testifying to good character, exemplary behaviour and strong community involvement. (Internal references should include one from the head of year and one drama teacher). A school template is available on the website.

• Applicants must demonstrate to the interview panel that they will make a positive contribution to the school. The applicant should be willing, enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working and able to persevere through to a successful outcome. A willingness to participate in a varied programme of theatre visits and workshops and to assist in organising events in the drama department in conjunction with the director of drama is of the utmost importance.

Offers, subject to final grades, will be made by the end of December 2023 with confirmation after GCSE results have been received in August 2024. Scholarships will be awarded for the full two year A level course and are dependent on maintaining a good overall standard of achievement (minimum grade B in their internal lower sixth drama examination), endeavour (grades 1-2 on the academic review) and continuation of the criteria above.

External applications and confidential references must be returned to the admissions office, Senior School by 7 November 2023. Confidential reference forms must be returned by the referee directly to the admissions office.

Sixth form music scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to £1,000 per annum and free tuition at school in one instrument.

Students are invited to apply for a music scholarship to enter Claremont sixth form. This is a competitive process and up to two scholarships will be awarded.

In addition, we have a separate award known as the Wienpahl music scholarship. This is awarded to a pupil who demonstrates much promise in the development of their musical ability and experience and is likely to achieve very high musical standards in their school musical career. This award brings £2,000 remission of fees per annum.

The following criteria will be of assistance to applicants:

• Applicants will need to meet the expected requirements of the school for entry into the sixth form as detailed in

the sixth form curriculum booklet (sixth form academic prerequisites).

• GCSE music is not necessarily required, nor is the intention to study A level music, but applicants should be able to demonstrate interest, commitment and achievement, for example, by playing in an orchestra, singing in a choir or through grade examinations.

• Applicants need to offer two instruments, including voice, one of which should be at grade 6.

• Two references of support must be received testifying to good character, exemplary behaviour and strong community involvement. (Internal references should include one from the head of year and one music teacher.) A school template is available on the website.

• Music scholars are expected to work hard to further their individual music studies and to make a significant contribution to the wider musical life of the school through participation in at least two ensembles and a variety of concerts and assemblies each term.

Auditions will be held in November 2023 for entry into the school the following September. The audition will consist of:

• Performing a piece with or without accompaniment (we can provide an accompanist if required).

• Rhythmic tests.

• Sight-reading tests.

• An interview will be held with a senior leader from the Senior School and the director of music. Applicants should be prepared to discuss:

• the music that they have played.

• their musical achievements thus far.

• their musical plans for the future.

Offers, subject to final grades, will be made by the end of December 2023 with confirmation after GCSE results have been received in August 2024. Scholarships will be awarded for the full two year A level course and are dependent on maintaining a good overall standard of achievement, endeavour (grades 1-2 on the academic review) and continuation of the criteria above.

External applications and confidential references must be returned to the admissions office by 7 November 2023.

Confidential reference forms must be returned by the referee directly to the admissions office.

Sixth form art and photography scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to £1,000 per annum.

Students are invited to apply for an art (fine art or photography) scholarship to enter Claremont sixth form. This is a competitive process and up to two scholarships will be awarded.

The following criteria will be of assistance to applicants:

• Applicants will need to meet the expected requirements of the school for entry into the sixth form as detailed in the sixth form curriculum booklet (sixth form academic prerequisites). A grade 7, 8 or 9 is required in GCSE Art. Applicants should intend to study A level fine art or photography for the full two year course.

• An interview will be held with a senior leader from the Senior School and the head of art in which the applicant needs to present a portfolio displaying skills in drawing, painting and sculpture.

• Two references of support must be received testifying to good character, exemplary behaviour and strong community involvement. (Internal references should include one from the head of year and one art teacher). A school template is available on the website.

• Applicants must demonstrate to the interview panel that they will make a positive contribution to the school. The applicant should have great enthusiasm for the subject and be willing, reliable, hard-working and able to persevere through to a successful outcome. A willingness to visit art galleries and museums and an interest in researching art are essential. All art scholars studying fine art are expected to demonstrate their commitment to the subject by participating in life drawing sessions (or similar for photographers) offered by the school in addition to timetabled lessons.

• Applicants will be invited to attend a drawing test for one hour in November 2023.

Offers, subject to final grades, will be made by the end of

December 2023 with confirmation after GCSE results have been received in August 2024. Scholarships will be awarded for the full two year A level course and are dependent on maintaining a good overall standard of achievement (minimum of B grade in the internal lower sixth art or photography examination) and endeavour (grades 1-2 on the academic review).

External applications and confidential references must be returned to the admissions office by 7 November 2023. Confidential reference forms must be returned by the referee directly to the admissions office.

Sixth form textile design scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to £1,000 per annum. Students are invited to apply for a textile design scholarship to enter Claremont sixth form. This is a competitive process and up to two scholarships will be awarded.

The following criteria will be of assistance to applicants:

• Applicants will need to meet the expected requirements of the school for entry into the sixth form as detailed in the sixth form curriculum booklet (sixth form academic prerequisites). A grade 7, 8 or 9 is required in GCSE Textile Technology or Textile Design. Applicants should intend to study A level textile design for the full two year course.

• An interview will be held with a senior leader from the Senior School and the head of textiles in which the applicant needs to present a portfolio displaying skills in textiles.

• Two references of support must be received testifying to good character, exemplary behaviour and strong community involvement. (Internal references should include one from the head of year and one textiles teacher.) A school template is available on the website.

• Applicants must demonstrate to the interview panel that they will make a positive contribution to the school. The applicant should have great enthusiasm for the subject and be willing, reliable, hard-working and able to persevere through to a successful outcome. A willingness to visit art galleries and museums and an interest in researching art are essential. All textiles scholars are expected

to demonstrate their commitment to the subject by participating in appropriate/relevant co-curricular activities in addition to timetabled lessons (e.g. supporting costume design and realisation for the school production).

• Applicants will be invited to attend a skills test for one hour in November 2023.

Offers, subject to final grades, will be made by the end of December 2023 with confirmation after GCSE results have been received in August 2024. Scholarships will be awarded for the full two year A level course and are dependent on maintaining a good overall standard of achievement (minimum of B grade in internal lower sixth textile design examination) and endeavour (grades 1-2 on the academic review).

External applications and confidential references must be returned to the admissions office by 7 November 2023. Confidential reference forms must be returned by the referee directly to the admissions office.

FEES

SEPTEMBER 2023-2024

Fees are payable in advance and must be paid by the first day of term.

A charge of £50 is added to fees that remain outstanding after the first day of term, together with interest at 2.5% above Bank of England base rate. The bursar’s office will provide details on request of a third party company that provides payment facilities.

TUITION

Annual tuition fees are paid over three terms as below.

Unless a full term’s notice in writing is given before a pupil is either withdrawn or relinquishes a place that has been accepted, the fees for the full term will be charged.

For extra subjects including individual needs, subject support and EAL lessons and use of the school bus, notice to discontinue must be given in writing by half term, to take effect from the beginning of the next term.

Please note that all changes are subject to the school’s terms and conditions.

MUSIC AND DRAMA LESSONS

Pre-Prep and Nursery School termly charge

Music (individual piano lessons) £300

Preparatory School termly charge

Music (individual instrumental lessons) £350

Speech and drama (LAMDA) small group lessons £190

Senior School termly charge

Music (individual instrumental lessons) £350

Speech and drama (LAMDA) small group lessons £200

SUBJECT SUPPORT AND EAL (PER PUPIL PER LESSON)

LAPTOPS AND DIGITAL SUPPORT

Preparatory School

Laptops for Years 4-6 are purchased by parents directly through the school. Indicative purchase price is £680 (September 2023).

Senior School

Senior school devices (Surface Pro 9) are purchased through Easy4U, with options to buy outright or rent over a period of 2-5 years. Prices vary according to device specification and length of rental; indicative costs in September 2023 are:

• Purchase: from £1,600

• ‘Rent and return’/’rent and own’: from £33 per month

September 2024 prices to be confirmed.

PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS (GCSE AND A LEVEL EXAMS AND MODULES)

Fees for entry for public examinations will be added to the appropriate term’s fee account.

COMPULSORY SCHOOL LUNCHES

Termly charge

Pre-Prep and Nursery £310

Preparatory School £330

Senior School £350

CLUBS

A wide range of after school clubs are offered across the PrePrep and Prep schools. Further details are provided termly by the individual schools.

SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL TRIPS AND ENRICHMENT WEEK

Residential and enrichment visits are essential for our pupils’ academic development and physical wellbeing and these commence from the Prep School and continues throughout the Senior School. The school expects all pupils to attend year group residentials and there is an additional charge for these activities. Other optional residential trips are also offered from time to time, for example Senior School and Prep School ski trips.

Years 7-9 enjoy an enrichment week in June every year and all pupils are expected to participate in the activities offered. Parents will be notified well in advance of the cost and

payment terms and further information about indicative cost is available on request.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We welcome bursary applications from families who cannot afford the fees in full or in part. All applications for bursaries are considered on the basis of individual circumstances and are means-tested. The number of bursaries is dependent on the funds available and regrettably it is not possible to offer support to everyone who applies for assistance. Bursaries are available in addition to a scholarship or on their own.

Families who wish to explore financial support should contact the Bursar’s Department on 01372 473602 or email bursar@ claremont.surrey.sch.uk for more information about the application process.

PUPIL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

All pupils are covered by the school’s personal accident insurance scheme. Further details are available on the website under fees or from the bursar’s office.

MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTION

A monthly payment plan for fees is available and families can find out more by contacting the Bursar’s Department on 01372 473602 or email bursar@claremont.surrey.sch.uk.

EXTENDED DAY

Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School

Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School children may attend the early birds club from 8am. After school club is available from 3.30pm to 5.45pm, for children in full-time school and

includes activities and a hot meal. A small charge is made for both facilities.

Early birds club and after school club may be booked by completing the online form. We politely request 48 hours notice for all bookings.

Preparatory School

Pupils are welcome to join the breakfast club available from 8am to 8.30am Monday to Friday. In the afternoon children can join late club from 3.30pm to 4pm, this is to assist sibling pick up from the Senior School and for children waiting to depart on school transport. The after school club accommodates children until 5.45pm for a reasonable daily or weekly charge (which includes recreational activities and a hot meal).

Senior School

Breakfast club is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 8.15am and there is no additional fee for this supervision (food items may be purchased). After school supervision is available every day until 6pm and is also not subject to any additional charge.

Pricing: Pre-Prep and Nursery early birds (8am - 8.30/8.45am) £3.25 per session

Pre-Prep and Nursery after school club (3.15pm - 5.45pm includes a hot meal) £15 per session

Prep School - breakfast club (8am - 8.30am) £3.25 per session

Prep School - after school club (3.30pm - 5.45pm includes a hot meal) £15 per session

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