WHAT MAKES CLAREMONT SPECIAL
Set in 100 acres of stunning historic parkland in Esher, Claremont Fan Court School offers an inspiring co-educational journey for pupils aged 2 to 18. It’s a community where tradition meets innovation, and where education is about more than just academic success.
Claremont’s values-led approach develops compassionate, confident and creative individuals. Through exceptional pastoral care and a strong sense of community, every child is known, supported and encouraged to thrive.
As a through school, Claremont offers seamless transitions and lasting relationships, helping pupils feel secure and ready at each stage. A rich co-curricular programme; spanning sport, music, drama and more, ensures every pupil can discover their passions and grow as a whole person.
Claremont stands apart for its commitment to character, opportunity and care. At the end of their journey, pupils leave Claremont, not only with excellent academic results and skills, but with the confidence, resilience and empathy to succeed in life beyond school.
“A FRIENDLY SCHOOL IN A BREATHTAKING SETTING. IT OFFERS MYRIAD OPPORTUNITIES AND A FIRST-CLASS EDUCATION WHILE ALLOWING CHILDREN TO HAVE FUN, BE THEMSELVES AND FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL, BE IT ACADEMIC, SPORTING OR CREATIVE.”
Welcome
TO CLAREMONT JUNIOR SCHOOL
We care deeply about our pupils and we’re keenly aware of the responsibility entrusted to us as we support every child through their individual educational journey.
The Claremont experience supports the development of the whole child; intellectually, socially, and emotionally, promoting key character qualities such as empathy, integrity, and resilience. Our distinctive through-school approach gives us deep insight into each individual child, helping them thrive and truly understand themselves, others, and the world around them.
Claremont junior school comprises Fan Court (Pre-nursery to Year 2) and Stable Court (Year 3 to 6). With excellent facilities, subject specialists and tailored provision, pupils grow in confidence and independence, building strong foundations for future achievements.
Smooth, secure transitions are central to our approach. From Pre-nursery, through the stages of junior school and beyond, we guide our children through a range of creative, practical and reassuring strategies, ensuring every pupil can progress to the next stage with confidence.
Whether you're new to Claremont or already part of our community, we’re excited to be part of your child’s learning journey.
Matthew Jelley,
Head of Junior School
A CONNECTED JOURNEY FROM PRE-NURSERY TO YEAR 6, AND BEYOND
FAN COURT
PRE-NURSERY TO YEAR 2
STABLE COURT YEAR 3 TO YEAR 6
At Claremont, each child’s journey from Pre-nursery to Year 6, and into senior school, is carefully and compassionately managed. Our through-school approach ensures smooth transitions between Fan Court and Stable Court, and beyond right through to sixth form, with a focus on individual development across academic, co-curricular and pastoral life.
Our dedicated team carefully choreograph every stage to support our pupils to thrive, grow in confidence, and reach their full individual potential.
JUNIOR SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
A BIT ABOUT... THE SCHOOL DAY
Pre-nursery 2-3
Nursery 3-4
Reception 4-5
Year 1 5-6
Stable Court AGE
A gentle, play-based introduction to school life for our youngest learners, introducing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Morning session only: 8:35am to 12:00pm. Full day session: ends at 3:15pm
Year 2 6-7
A nurturing space for ages 3+, continuing the EYFS curriculum, preparing our young learners for their journey towards school: Where curiosity grows and exploration sparks a love of learning.
The first year of junior school and the final year of the EYFS curriculum.
Key Stage 1 of the curriculum commences in Year 1. Ten lessons daily are balanced by regular breaks and lunch.
The second year of Key Stage 1 runs to the end of Year 2. Ten lessons daily are balanced by regular breaks and lunch.
GOOD TO KNOW
Year 3-4
Morning session only: 8:35am to 12:00pm. Full day session: ends at 3:15pm.
The school day starts at 8.35am, finishing at 3.15pm.
The school day starts at 8:35am, finishing at 3:15pm.
The school day starts at 8:35am, finishing at 3:15pm
Year 5-6
From Year 3 pupils embark on a dynamic Key Stage 2 journey where their subject knowledge is deepened Caring form teachers deliver a number of subjects to their form, with specialist subject teachers inspiring further in computing, music, art, drama, PE and Games, and MFL Classics is introduced to the children in Stable Court. With these changes comes some movement between classes for lessons, promoting and growing independence, complemented by their first, one night residential. Pupils take on greater responsibility such as form captains and school council representatives. From Year 4 children are introduced to learning the Clarino in music, and progress to a two-night residential.
In Year 5 pupils are introduced to additional specialist teachers in English and drama, and an established pattern of moving around the school during the day to lessons, further growing independence. The children in Year 5 are ready for a three-night residential. The Stable Court experience culminates in Year 6, as they prepare to move up to senior school. As part of this transition, pupils are introduced to senior school specialist lessons and scholarship masterclasses Larger responsibilities are available, such as school, house and sports captains, running the charity committee and performing duties as well-being monitors In Year 6 the pupils are ready for their first overseas trip, with four nights away in France.
Wrap around care
To support busy working families, we offer flexible, age-appropriate wraparound care led by our own junior school staff, trusted faces who know the children well. With early drop-offs from 7.45am and pick-ups until 6pm, this nurturing provision includes a hot meal and complements the school day.
Confident beginnings CLAREMONT CURRICULAR LIFE INSPIRING
LEARNING JOURNEYS
From day one, children feel happy, secure and valued, laying the foundation for a successful start to their education. At Claremont, our vibrant Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum blends play, exploration and structured learning, guided by educational best practice and future-focused thinking. We nurture curiosity, independence, confidence and a lifelong love of discovery.
Always ambitious in our approach to learning
At Claremont, our skilful and talented staff shape an enriched learning experience, rooted in the National Curriculum and extending beyond to provide a broad, dynamic and inspiring education. Small class sizes and excellent teacherto-pupil ratios ensure personalised support for every child. We foster curiosity and a growth mindset. With strategies to stretch and support pupils in equal measure, we deliver just the right balance of challenge, pace, and success for all our learners.
Complimented by our monthly character quality, lessons are purposefully designed to reflect Claremont’s values and curriculum aims, with a strong focus on character development, creative and critical thinking, outdoor learning, specialist teaching (including art, music, languages, sport, and computing), and, of course, academic excellence.
THE JUNIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM: OUR DIFFERENCE
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
From Pre-nursery to Reception, we follow the EYFS curriculum, combining nurturing care with highquality early education. With a distinct approach to the development of language and an understanding of how movement complements cognitive function, guided play and a commitment to exploration supports our children’s communication, well-being, and early literacy and numeracy.
Specialist lessons in music, PE, dance, computing, MFL and forest school spark curiosity, while speechfocused activities, stories, and ‘listening walks’ bring early phonics to life.
EYFS key areas
Successful learning, seamless and confident transitions
Key Stage 1: Starts at Fan Court
Children enjoy our broad curriculum and flourish in all areas of their learning. Supported by a skilful and caring primary teacher, who delivers a broad range of subjects, complemented by subject specialists, the educational experience is rich and engaging, and our young learners thrive. We continue to create secure and supportive spaces for our children’s confidence to grow.
“PUPILS ARE MOTIVATED TO LEARN AND PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY WORK. SUBJECT CLINICS ARE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IN SUPPORTING PUPILS TO MAKE GOOD PROGRESS.”
ISI Report, 2024
Key Stage 2: Growing independenceat Stable Court
In Stable Court, pupils begin moving between classrooms a little more, and are taught more frequently by passionate subject specialists who bring deep knowledge, enthusiasm and high expectations. This structure supports strong academic progress, builds independence and prepares pupils for the transition to senior school. Whilst the curriculum structure becomes more varied, children remain part of a close-knit form group, ensuring they feel supported, known and confident as they continue to thrive.
CLAREMONT LEARNER ATTRIBUTES
THE JUNIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM: OUR DIFFERENCE
With our broad range of subjects from science and languages to music, sport and the arts every pupil has the opportunity to uncover their interests and talents.
English
Mathematics
Science
Computing
French
History, Geography and Religious Studies
Classics
Music
Drama
Art and Design
PE and Games
Outdoor Education
Subject expertise combined with our learner attributes
Our expert and unique approach to how we teach complements and elevates what we teach. Learner attributes, like problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity are woven into the fabric of the learning experience, helping children to be the best version of themselves. Combining expert teaching with personal development, we nurture not only capable learners but also well-rounded, thoughtful individuals who are ready to thrive.
Preparation for senior school
It is our aim for all pupils to be fully prepared for the next stage of their education and the progression towards senior school is managed with care and intention. At the heart of this is our commitment to ambitious levels of achievement across a broad and exciting curriculum for the entirety of the junior school years.
There is no single entrance exam for junior school children to sit in order to gain access to the senior school - we are one school. Our rigorous internal assessment schedule and comprehensive process of continuous assessment, where we evaluate academic potential and achievement and set targets for future learning, is used alongside other important measures such as character, work ethic, and extra curricular involvement, to provide a secure base from which we can recommend our children to senior school.
CLAREMONT CO-CURRICULAR
ENRICHED EXPERIENCES
Co-curricular at Claremont
Central to school life from Reception onwards is our broad and exciting range of co-curricular activities. A wide variety of before, during, and after-school clubs, from sport to science club, ballet to bushcraft, fencing to forest school, encourage pupils to explore new interests or develop existing passions. Led by our own experienced staff and complemented with external specialist coaches, all clubs are designed to be fun, enriching, and confidence building.
Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy trips and experiences each year, including local outings, visiting experts, theatre visits, and residential trips from Year 3 upwards.
Six inclusive key co-curricular categories
“THE SCHOOL’S FOCUS ON INCLUSION AND PUPILS’ WIDER DEVELOPMENT MEANS THAT PUPILS OF DIFFERENT AGES AND ABILITIES GAIN CONFIDENCE AS THEY ACHIEVE IN A WIDE RANGE OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.”
ISI Report, 2024
Our co-curricular programmes are built around six key categories to support each child holistically. Pupils actively help shape the clubs offered, ensuring their interests and needs are always heard. These opportunities enrich learning and personal growth.
Through -school co-curricular connections
As part of our daily school life, we create opportunities for older pupils to lead and mentor younger children through activities like science club, forest school and reading. These experiences build confidence in older pupils and spark curiosity in younger ones, strengthening cross-age bonds and our through school community.
A CAMPUS OF EXCELLENCE:
FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR EXPLORATION
Growing in the great outdoors
Our pupils benefit greatly from our beautiful 100-acre campus, rich in natural spaces and home to a variety of wildlife. Such abundant access to the outdoors supports physical and mental wellbeing, encourages curiosity, and complements academic, co-curricular, and pastoral development.
Time spent in nature helps pupils build important life skills such as collaboration, resilience, independence, and problem-solving. From forest school to outdoor learning and active play, our junior school pupils grow in confidence in a safe, supportive setting.
“A WONDERFULLY SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP EXISTS BETWEEN OUTDOOR AND INDOOR LEARNING” Talk Education, 2024
OUR PASTORAL APPROACH CARING FOR EVERY CHILD
The heart beat of Claremont: pastoral care
Pastoral care is not an add-on, it is at the heart of everything we do. We know that children learn best when they feel happy, confident, secure and understood. Our highly qualified staff are dedicated to supporting each child’s emotional wellbeing, nurturing strong relationships built on trust, empathy and respect.
This personalised, through-school approach ensures that every pupil is known as an individual and cared for at every stage of their journey. We know that when children feel safe and supported, they flourish, not only as learners, but as future citizens ready to contribute contribute positively to society. Our first-class pastoral care underpins academic success, character development and personal growth, equipping pupils with the resilience, compassion and confidence to thrive in the wider world.
“PUPILS HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR OWN PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE OF EFFECTIVE PASTORIAL SUPPORT AND LEADERS’ FOCUS ON THEIR CHARACTER EDUCATION.”
ISI Report, 2024
“THE CARING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STAFF AND CHILDREN IN THE EARLY YEARS CREATE A HAPPY AND KIND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.”
ISI Report, 2024
Supporting every child’s journey
We offer a nurturing, flexible approach that supports each child from Pre-nursery to Year 6. We work in partnership with parents and external professionals to provide tailored support where needed. This evolves as children grow, starting with bespoke activities and small group sessions, progressing to specialist teaching as our pupils move up through the junior school, and beyond.
SEAMLESS TRANSITIONS AND PARTNERSHIP
WITH PARENTS
Seamless and supported transitions
We always ensure seamless and well-supported transitions are thoughtfully woven throughout every child’s journey, reflecting the excellence of our pastoral care. We know each pupil personally and provide tailored guidance from Pre-nursery through to senior school and sixth form.
In Fan Court (Pre-nursery to Year 2), children establish strong foundations in a nurturing, curiosity-driven environment, with familiar routines and close relationships easing their progression from EYFS from Pre-nursery, to Key Stage 1 from Year 1.
The transition to Stable Court (Year 3–6) is carefully orchestrated through visits, buddy systems, and introductions to new staff and spaces, fostering confidence and continuity.
As children prepare for senior school, creative engagement with staff and peers, via taster sessions and summer communications, ensures they feel supported, valued, and ready for their next step.
Our through-school model creates a connected, caring community where every pupil is known, understood, and empowered to flourish at every stage.
Working in partnership with parents at every stage
“IN THE EARLY YEARS, LEADERS ENSURE THAT STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD’S LEARNING AND PROGRESS.”
ISI Report, 2024
Open, ongoing communication with families is highly valued as a vital part of each child’s success. Teachers and senior staff work closely with parents to support academic and personal development, with regular updates through reports, grade cards, learning portfolios and parent meetings. We actively encourage parents to speak with teachers, who are available in person at the start and end of each day. Our cohesive communications programme, including a secure parent portal, weekly newsletter and regular email updates, ensures parents feel informed, involved and confident in their child’s journey.
For our younger pupils, we use Tapestry to keep parents connected to their child’s learning journey. With photos and teacher insights, it offers a unique window into their daily experiences and development.
