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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
Claremont is a school that celebrates individuality. Our supportive environment allows every child to flourish and discover their unique talents, whether on the sporting or drama stage, the music or coding keyboard, saving financially or environmentally, designing as an artist or an engineer, our co-curricular programme plays a key part too in nurturing that sense of belonging and empowering our pupils and students to pursue their passions.
Our expansive curriculum offers a stimulating blend of academic rigour and creative exploration. At GCSE pupils devote more time to the core English, mathematics and science curriculums than any other subject, but with 28 GCSEs and over 30 A levels to choose from, we empower our pupils to be proactive in shaping their futures. Our ambitious Joyce Grenfell enrichment programme and Aspire programme are shaped to spark ambition, knowledge and understanding, whatever your child’s interests; our curriculum is always evolving to respond to this exciting and ever changing world. The vast majority of our pupils head to Russell Group universities, but where other routes are better still for their interests, be that graduate apprenticeship schemes or more creativity, our careers programme supports our pupils.
As a community that values a breadth of interaction within and beyond the school gates, our vertical pastoral structure celebrates the gains from being supported in smaller groups and interation with both younger and older pupils. Your child’s tutor sees every individual as more than just another face in the crowd. We see the promise in every child, and we are dedicated to helping them be limitless in potential.
William Brierly, head
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LEADERS ENSURE THAT THE SCHOOL’S ETHOS IS REFLECTED IN ITS AIMS, POLICIES AND PRACTICE. THEY CREATE AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHICH CELEBRATES DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY FOR ALL. THEY RECOGNISE OTHERS IN A GLOBAL WORLD. “
December 2024 ISI Report
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.
If you could go back in time, what would you tell yourself about starting senior school?
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That it is so much easier than I thought it would be and not to worry about making new friends, as everyone is in the same position.
If you could describe your transition to the senior school in three words, what would they be?
ANSWER
A big hill.
QUESTION
Finish this sentence: “Joining senior school is like...”
ANSWER
moving into your next door neighbours house.
QUESTION
What should current Claremont junior school pupils look forward to most about senior school?
ANSWER
The independence and opportunities - especially in clubs.
Current families within our junior school do not need to formally apply for senior school at Claremont. If you do have any questions about the move to the senior school, Mrs Claire Williams and our friendly admissions team are available on 01372 473794 or via admissions@claremont.surrey.sch.uk.
Key dates for admission into Year 7 for our current Year 5 families is as follows:
Our Year 5 pupils will sit their senior school assessments on Monday 24 March 2025 . These assessments will be held during the school day and are not something for the pupils to worry about. The pupils will sit papers in English comprehension, mathematics and creative writing.
On Wednesday 26 March 2025 , the Year 5 pupils will be invited up to the senior school mansion to meet with a member of our senior team for a short interview.
Information on scholarships for Year 7 and the assessment process for this will be sent out to parents via Schoolpost at the beginning of the autumn term. Pupils looking to apply for scholarship need to apply by Tuesday 4 November 2025 .
All pupils applying for academic or all-rounder scholarships will be invited in to the school to sit the academic assessments on Saturday 29 November 2025 , with the external Year 7 candidates.
Pupils applying for all-rounder or music scholarships will also be asked to attend a practical assessment. Academic scholarship applicants may be invited to interview with a member of the senior leadership team.
During Year 6, there are a number of events that pupils and families are invited to, so that you can get a feel for the senior school and help pupils navigate the transition to senior school. The first of these is the annual ‘Offer Holder event’ in February, to which all Year 6 families are invited. There will also be pupil induction events in the last week of the summer term and the day before the autumn term in Year 7.
Claremont offers a number of scholarships to outstanding applicants and each year a number of our stable court pupils are awarded these. Our scholarship students play an active part in the school and wider school community.
There are 3 categories of scholarship available, worth up to £1000 each academic year:
• Academic
• Music
• All-rounder
All-rounder scholarship candidates must demonstrate strong evidence of success in both the academic assessment and at least two of the following areas: art, drama, music, sport or citizenship.
For further information on the scholarships offered and details of the scholarship assessment process please visit our website.
The curriculum and our teaching and learning is specifically designed to not just prepare students 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 students 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
Computer science
Design and technology
Drama
English language
English literature
Food prep and nutrition
French
Further mathmatics
Geography
German
History
Latin
Mathematics
Media studies
Music
Photography
Physical education
Physics
Religious studies (theology and philosophy)
Science (dual award)
Spanish
Textile design
Higher project qualification
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MY DAUGHTER’S RESULTS SURPASSED ALL EXPECTATIONS WITH 8S AND 9S ACROSS THE BOARD! WE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER WITH THE AMAZING CARE, SUPPORT AND STELLAR TEACHING SHE’S RECEIVED FROM DAY ONE AT CLAREMONT. HAND ON HEART, SHE HAS BEEN ENCOURAGED TO ACHIEVE MORE THAN SHE EVER THOUGHT SHE COULD REACH – BRING ON THE SIXTH FORM! -Current parent, GCSE results day 2024
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
Drama and theatre
Economics
English language
English literature
Environmental science
Film studies
Food science and nutrition (level 3)
French
Further mathmatics
Geography
German
History
Mathematics
Media studies
Music
Photography
Physical education
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religious studies
Sociology
Spanish
Textile design
EPQ
WE ARE PROUD TO REPORT THAT 83% OF ALL A LEVELS SAT BY OUR STUDENTS WERE AWARDED GRADES A*-B, WITH 96% GAINING PLACES AT THEIR PREFERRED UNIVERSITIES. WHILE THE VAST MAJORITY OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE OPTED TO STUDY AT THE BIG-NAME UNIVERSITIES – UCL, KCL, WARWICK, EXETER, BRISTOL AND DURHAM PROVING PARTICULARLY POPULAR – WITH COURSES RANGING FROM NEUROSCIENCE TO CRIMINOLOGY, ECONOMICS TO LAW, VETERINARY MEDICINE TO CLIMATE SCIENCE. A SIZEABLE NUMBER OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE FOLLOWED THE MORE CREATIVE ROUTE IN FILM MAKING, FASHION MARKETING, ANIMATION AND MUSICAL THEATRE.
-William Brierly, head, A level results day 2024
Click here to view our A level results for 2024
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.
The Claremont Aspire programme is a new initiative designed to spark your child’s intellectual curiosity and equip them with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Open to all interested students from Years 7-10, the programme offers lunchtime group tutorial sessions on a wide range of engaging topics outside the regular curriculum, such as Law, current affairs, computer science, classics and psychology.
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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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