Claremont Senior School

The school is committed to a supportive, down-to-earth environment where individual talents are developed alongside academic excellence. Its educational philosophy is guided by five core values: Ambition, Open-mindedness, Responsibility, Courage, and Integrity. The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become confident, aspirational changemakers, fostering a community that is both locally rooted and outward-looking.

The school provides a continuous learning journey from Pre-Reception through to Sixth Form. The academic programme is designed to be ambitious, with specialized pathways including a Football Academy and a robust Performing Arts curriculum. The Sixth Form prepares students for university, apprenticeships, or the workforce, supported by a curriculum that emphasizes both academic rigour and the development of independent study skills.

Claremont consistently achieves strong academic results, with 86% of students achieving grades 4 and above at GCSE and 47% achieving A*-A in A Levels or BTECs in recent years. The school maintains a 92% success rate for students accessing their first-choice destinations, which include prestigious UK universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, as well as international institutions and degree apprenticeships. Graduates have secured placements at institutions ranging from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts to Harvard University.

The school provides individual or group learning enhancement support for students who require it. This support is designed to remove barriers to learning and ensure that the individual needs of each child are placed at the heart of the school’s culture. Further information regarding specific support services is available through the school's dedicated SEND and Learning Support resources.

The admissions process is designed to be straightforward for families, with a dedicated team providing guidance for applicants from the UK and around the world. Prospective families are encouraged to book a tour of the Prep and Senior School campuses to experience the environment first-hand. Tuition fees are available for day and boarding students, with options for termly or annual payments, and the school offers scholarships for outstanding potential alongside means-tested bursaries.

The school operates on a three-term structure: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. Terms typically include mid-term breaks, with specific return dates for boarders and day pupils, and occasional INSET days for staff training. The academic year generally runs from early September through early July, with nursery provision operating on a 50-week or term-time basis.

The school operates across two campuses in East Sussex: the Prep School in St Leonards-on-Sea and the Senior School in Bodiam. The Prep School features over 100 acres of grounds, including sports fields, an adventure playground, a forest school with a lake and woodlands, and equestrian facilities. The Senior School offers modern amenities such as science labs, a theatre and drama studio, a music suite, a dance studio with sprung floors, a photography suite, an indoor heated swimming pool, and a Sixth Form centre. Both sites include digital learning hubs equipped with Google-powered technology.

Claremont offers a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom, including a double national award-winning Performing Arts department and a highly regarded Football Academy. The school hosts various clubs and activities, such as the award-winning Newspaper Club, 'The Arrow', and provides opportunities for students to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and international expeditions. Additionally, the school offers music lessons, dance classes, and Forest and Beach School programmes to encourage outdoor learning and skill development.