A FRIENDLY SCHOOL IN A BREATHTAKING SETTING THAT’S GROWN IN SIZE AND POPULARITY. IT OFFERS A MYRIAD OF OPPORTUNITIES AND A FIRST-CLASS EDUCATION WHILE ALLOWING CHILDREN TO HAVE FUN, BE THEMSELVES AND FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL, BE IT ACADEMIC, SPORTING OR CREATIVE.
-Good Schools Guide, 2024
Choosing the school in which your child will grow, develop and learn is one of the most significant steps any parent takes.
We are proud of Claremont Fan Court School’s strong reputation for being a compassionate, child centred, truly co-educational school of choice for families seeking an academically ambitious environment that educates the whole child.
Set in 100 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds, Claremont is known for focussing on the academic potential of our pupils, but not at the expense of their wellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils’ limitless potential, not just in exams but also in equipping them with the skills to shape the world around them at university, in their careers and in the wider society beyond.
Whilst the vast majority of our pupils head to Russell Group universities, we actively encourage every pupil to pursue their own goals and passions, be that creative endeavours, the performing arts or apprentice opportunities.
We prioritise, too, an understanding of character and the way in which our relationship with others are fundamental to our successes in life, university and careers.
We warmly invite you to explore our school, meet our pupils and teachers and discover why Claremont could be the perfect fit for your child’s educational journey.
William Brierly, Head.
We want our pupils to be ambitious in their goals, to challenge themselves, to have a go at new things and to achieve - both inside and outside the classroom.
Pastoral care, alongside our high academic reputation and broad co-curricular programme is central to our impressive school where each child is valued, encouraged, challenged and supported to unleash their potential.
Our school community is well known for its tight-knit, warm and inclusive feel. Our students leave us, not only having achieved excellent academic outcomes, but also having established life-long friendships and an enduring connection with Claremont.
In accordance with our mission, Claremont develops individuals who are outstanding citizens, aware of their responsibility to others and contribute positively to global society.
We realise this by being a high-quality school of choice where young people achieve more than they think is possible.
Goodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff, pupils and their families are expected to support and extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the value of friendship that is held dear at Claremont. This peaceful and purposeful intent extends throughout every lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricular activities we offer. Young people leave Claremont as confident, contributing and caring members of the global community. They cherish the values that equip them to make a positive contribution and be a force for good in the world.
“ THIS SCHOOL IS BOOMING THANKS TO ITS REPUTATION FOR INCLUSIVITY AND CELEBRATING CHILDREN FOR WHAT THEY ENJOY AND EXCEL AT.
-Talk Education, 2024
We are delighted that you are considering Claremont for your child. Head of 11+, Mrs Claire Williams and our friendly admissions team are available on 01372 473 794 or via admissions@claremont.surrey.sch.uk to guide you through our application process for admissions into the senior school.
Our process for admissions into Year 7 at Claremont is as follows:
All prospective families are warmly invited to visit the school in the spring or summer term of Year 5 or the autumn term of Year 6.
To apply for Year 7, 2026 we require a completed application form supported by a recent school report and a £150 non-refundable registration fee to be submitted by Tuesday 4 November 2025 . Any scholarship applications or requests for reasonable adjustments, such as laptops or extra time, will also need to be submitted by this date with supporting documents.
Our entrance assessments will be held on Saturday 29 November 2025 . Applicants are invited into the school for either the morning or the afternoon. All the papers are designed to reveal the potential of the individual candidate.
Applicants may also be invited for a short interview with a senior member of staff. Applicants will be invited to talk about their interests, school activities, approach to studies and their character qualities.
Successful applicants will be offered a place by 1 February 2026. All acceptances and deposits will need to be confirmed by early March.
We understand that choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision and you are encouraged to ask as many questions as you wish. In the meantime, these Frequently Asked Questions may provide the answers to some of your questions.
How selective is Claremont?
Whilst we remain a gently selective school, we do advise that applicants in Year 6 will need to be comfortably meeting national expectations in English and maths in order to keep up with the pace of our curriculum in the senior school.
How many places do you offer to external applicants?
Our main entry point into our senior school is in Year 7, where we offer in the region of 70 external places.
What papers will my child sit on the assessment day?
There will be written papers in English (both comprehension and writing), mathematics and non-verbal reasoning.
Does my child need to prepare for the assessments?
All the papers are designed to reveal the potential of the individual candidate and are age-appropriate curriculum-based assessments. There is no need for excessive revision or to engage tutors in the lead up to the assessments as we would rather have a true reflection of a candidate’s attainment.
Do all applicants progress to the interview stage?
At Claremont, we value depth of character alongside academic attainment. Following the assessment day, we endeavour to take forward the majority of pupils to the interview stage but, with regret, there may be occasions when we cannot progress all applicants.
How do I apply for access arrangements?
We can arrange reasonable adjustments such as laptop or additional time. All requests will need to be supported by appropriate evidence by Tuesday 4 November as follows:
• A report from an educational psychologist, specialist assessor or equivalent medical practitioner (produced within two years of the entrance exam)
• Email confirmation from the current school to the admissions office that the arrangements requested are the candidate’s normal way of working
Do you offer scholarships and bursaries?
Yes, we welcome scholarship and bursary applications and the following pages detail further information.
Claremont offers a number of scholarships to outstanding applicants through the Year 7 admissions process. Our scholarship pupils play an active part in the school and wider school community.
There are 4 categories of scholarship available, worth up to £1000 each academic year:
• Academic
• Creative arts (art/drama/music)
• Sport
• Community
All candidates are entered into consideration for the academic scholarship as part of the admissions assessments and you do not therefore need to apply for this.
For further information on the scholarships offered and details of the scholarship assessment process please do explore the scholarships brochure on our website which can be found here:
We welcome bursary applications from families who cannot afford the fees in part or in full. 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 business services department on 01372 473602 or email businessservices@claremont.surrey.sch.uk for more information about the application process.
The curriculum and our teaching and learning is specifically designed to not just prepare pupils for successful examination results, but to prepare them to be successful professionals and global citizens.
We achieve this through offering a real diversity and breadth of subjects on offer, building a curriculum as much as possible around the strengths and interests of the individual learner, whilst ensuring that all pupils have a strong core foundation of skills and understanding.
We focus on cultivating essential skills that foster effective and independent learning, such as metacognition (the ability to self-evaluate) and problemsolving. These skills are embedded in our teaching, delivered through engaging and challenging tasks, content, and concepts.
Our flexible and innovative curriculum, along with a wide range of GCSE and A level options, enables our pupils to tailor their education in line with their individual strengths, passions and future aspirations.
GCSE course list
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Citizenship Studies
Classical Civilisation
Combined Science (dual award)
Computer Science
Design and Technology
Drama
English Language
English Literature
Food Prep and Nutrition
French
Further Mathematics
Geography
German
History
Latin
Mathematics
Media studies
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Religious Studies (Theology and Philosophy)
Spanish
Textile Design
Higher Project Qualification
I AM SO PROUD OF MY SON, HE ACTUALLY SMASHED HIS GRADES TODAY, WE ARE SO PLEASED HE CAME TO CLAREMONT! I GENUINELY BELIEVE THE OUTCOME TODAY IS THROUGH THE CARE AND ATTENTION THE SCHOOL HAS GIVEN HIM. HE IS GOING TO BE IN A VERY SAFE PAIR OF HANDS AS HE GOES INTO HIS NEXT STAGE OF EDUCATION AT CLAREMONT SIXTH FORM. WE WOULDN’T HAVE HIM GO ANYWHERE ELSE!
-Current parent, GCSE results day 2025
Click here to view our GCSE results for 2025
As with our approach to learning in the Senior School, we know that a student is more likely to thrive and achieve their best possible outcomes if they study subjects which they enjoy and are fully supported in their choices beyond sixth form. By offering a broad A level curriculum, we empower our pupils to make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures.
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Classical Civilisation
Computer Science
Criminology (Level 3)
Design and Technology: Product Design
Drama and Theatre
Economics
English Language
English Literature
Environmental Science
Film Studies
Food Science and Nutrition (Level 3)
French
Further Mathematics
Geography
German
History
Mathematics
Media Studies
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Textile design
EPQ
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THE SIXTH FORM HAS BEEN WONDERFUL. IT’S A REALLY NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, AND I’VE SEEN A LOT OF GROWTH IN AVA. SHE’S HAD LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES, LIKE BEING A PREFECT. IT’S JUST BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE!
-Sixth form parent, A level results day 2025
Our curriculum is supported by a wealth of enrichment opportunities and qualifications that develop and deepen academic passions and expands the horizons of our pupils.
The Joyce Grenfell academic enrichment programme offers our pupils a range of extra timetabled qualifications in the sixth form, with wider enrichment experiences throughout each term. It has been designed to foster independent, creative thinking and intellectual curiosity alongside research and extended writing skills.
The sixth form programme falls within our core academic curriculum and allows students to gain additional qualifications outside of their A level subject choices and extra points towards their overall UCAS score.
On offer is the highly respected Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside a range of other qualifications such as TEFL, LAMDA, Maths GCSE resit, Russian for beginners, STEM Gold crest award, CISI financial services award, sports coaching qualifications and the English Speaking Board: Advanced Certificate in Spoken English.
At GCSE, the programme also includes the Higher Project Qualification which is seen as excellent preparation for A Level and university study. We also provide higher education support, with an emphasis on preparing students for high-level university applications, as well as applications for Law, Engineering, Medical Sciences, Oxbridge and the United States.
In addition, the wider Joyce Grenfell enrichment programme coordinates a series of internal and external academic competitions including TED talks and podcasts, Inspire guest lectures, Aspire tutorial programme, workshops, trips and a myriad of other opportunities for students throughout every year group.
As part of our enrichment programme, our Inspire lectures provide the opportunity for our pupils to hear the unique perspective of trailblazers and thought leaders, drawn from far ranging disciplines and careers. Our guest speakers all have remarkable stories and career journeys to share to expand the horizons and aspirations of our pupils. Example speakers include a triple Paralympian, a director of forensic psychology and a professor of technology and AI.
Our wide ranging and diversive programme of co-curricular activities enables pupils to discover their passions, explore new perspectives and make friends along the way. There is always something for everyone and, whenever our pupils feel there is a new opportunity, we always love adding to the list.
*Please note that our clubs lists change year to year and term to term depending on pupil demands and staff expertise.
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We are finalising a visionary masterplan for the coming decades which will ensure our facilities provide pupils with the most enriching learning experience possible in an inspirational setting. In the meantime, we have ensured our resources have been carefully apportioned to initiatives that benefit the whole school community immediately, including:
We are thrilled with our new music teaching and performance spaces located in the historic coach houses of Stable Court. The architectural features of these buildings have been carefully restored and adapted to provide a contemporary, bright and airy home for music at Claremont.
Refurbishment of the Joyce Grenfell centre theatre has begun with state-ofthe-art stage lighting and sound installations. The next exciting phase of this project later this year will see further lighting upgrades, rigging and pull-out seating to increase audience capacity and comfort. These developments will deliver a theatre space to match the quality, ambition and professionalism of our students’ productions – from nursery right up to sixth form.
With a 200-strong sixth form cohort, we have doubled the size of the sixth form centre this summer. Thanks to an innovative transformation of underused areas in the Joyce Grenfell Centre, a bright and contemporary quiet study space is now a stand-out feature of the sixth form experience at Claremont.
Claremont benefits from 13 sports pitches, two sports halls and a fitness suite on our site. With the benefit of having purchased a significant neighbouring property, we are working up options for all-weather sports facilities including a covered swimming pool.
WITH SUCH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS THERE ARE FOOTBALL, RUGBY AND LACROSSE PITCHES GALORE, PLUS TENNIS COURTS, NETBALL COURTS, CRICKET FIELD, ATHLETICS FACILITIES, SWIMMING POOL AND A SPORTS HALL AND GYM.
- Good Schools Guide, 2024