Claremont School
URN: 114640 • St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 7PW
Overview
- Name
- Claremont School
- URN
- 114640
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Dickie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01424751555
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 7PW
Summary
Claremont School is an independent co-educational institution located in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, serving 545 students with a capacity for 800. With a history spanning over a century, the school emphasizes a personalised education that fosters confidence and nurtures each student’s strengths. The curriculum is enhanced beyond the standard British framework, offering a broad range of subjects including academics, arts, and sports, alongside specialist programmes in areas such as football and performing arts.
The school provides a supportive environment for both day and boarding students, promoting independence and community through a diverse range of extracurricular activities and international opportunities. Claremont’s commitment to multilingualism is evident, as students are encouraged to learn multiple languages while enhancing their proficiency in English through a dedicated EAL programme.
Claremont prioritises the development of life competencies, equipping students with essential skills for future success. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school prepares students for entry into leading universities and career pathways, fostering a strong sense of belonging within its vibrant community.
The school provides a supportive environment for both day and boarding students, promoting independence and community through a diverse range of extracurricular activities and international opportunities. Claremont’s commitment to multilingualism is evident, as students are encouraged to learn multiple languages while enhancing their proficiency in English through a dedicated EAL programme.
Claremont prioritises the development of life competencies, equipping students with essential skills for future success. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school prepares students for entry into leading universities and career pathways, fostering a strong sense of belonging within its vibrant community.
Useful links
- Senior (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- All events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- What's on (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Holiday Camps (calendar)
- Summer School (calendar)
- Privacy policy (download)
- our application form (download)
Nearby alternatives
- New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) (54.1)
- Saxon Mount School (49.0)
- Hastings Tutorial Unit (45.2)
- New Horizons School (45.2)
- Saxon Mount School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 1 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 800
- Pupils
- 545
- Boys
- 299
- Girls
- 246
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1942-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 545 | 299 | 246 | 800 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 612 | 348 | 264 | 800 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 604 | 352 | 252 | 800 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 604 | 352 | 252 | 800 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 597 | 355 | 242 | 800 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 632 | 363 | 269 | 800 |
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