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Claremont Fan Court School is a private secondary-stage school in Surrey, Surrey, with a published age range of 2-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Claremont Fan Court School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Claremont Fan Court School in Esher grew from two connected histories. Claremont School moved to the Esher estate in 1931, while Fan Court School was founded in 1932 as a preparatory school for boys. The schools later joined as one co-educational school, and today's house names still recall those earlier places.
The senior curriculum is broad in Years 7 and 8, with English, mathematics, modern languages and science at its centre. Classics, creative and performing arts, technology, humanities and social sciences add breadth; from Year 9, pupils usually study five compulsory GCSE subjects and five options.
The Esher site combines its historic mansion with purpose-built learning spaces. The Sir Sydney Camm building houses science and technology, while sport and clubs are fitted around the school day. Junior pupils can choose activities including fencing, bushcraft, ballet and forest school.
Year 7 is the main senior entry point. Applicants complete English and verbal reasoning, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning, creative writing and an interview, alongside a recent school report. Claremont describes the process as gently selective; academic, sport, creative-arts and community scholarships are available, as are bursaries and financial assistance.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 99.2% grade 5+ in English and maths and 68.6 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 23.2% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 68.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 99.2%
- EBacc APS
- 5.88
- EBacc entry
- 35%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-18
- Head of Senior School
- Mr William Brierly
- Pupil roll
- 1,193 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Claremont Drive, Esher, Surrey
- Postcode
- KT10 9LY
- Area
- Surrey
School leadership
- Head of Senior School
- Mr William Brierly
School contact
- School phone
- 01372467841
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01372467841
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £8,975-£9,595 per term including VAT where applicable for Years 7-11 and Sixth Form, 2026/27
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Year 7 scholarship applications close
3 November 2026
Route: Year 7 scholarship; entry: September 2027.
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Sixth Form scholarship applications close
2 October 2026
Route: Sixth Form scholarship; entry: September 2027.
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Year 7 financial-support outcomes are issued
January 2027
Route: Year 7 bursary or financial assistance; entry: September 2027.
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 68.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 99.2% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 99.2% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.88 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 23.2% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 45.05 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 10 December 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 10 December 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Claremont Fan Court School handle admissions?
Claremont Fan Court School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Claremont Fan Court School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Claremont Fan Court School?
Year 7 scholarship applications close: 3 November 2026. Sixth Form scholarship applications close: 2 October 2026. Year 7 financial-support outcomes are issued: January 2027
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Claremont Fan Court School?
Claremont Fan Court School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 10 December 2024.