Claremont School
St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, South East · TN37 7PW
Founded in 1925, Claremont School is a co-educational independent school in St Leonards-on-Sea that welcomes both day pupils and boarders. With around 545 pupils, it sits in the medium-size band and is inspected by the ISI. The school runs a broad curriculum from GCSE through to A-level, with BTEC and EPQ options widening the routes available to older students. A notable one in five pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a setting attentive to a range of individual needs.
545
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 545
- Location
- St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, South East
- Website
- http://www.claremontschool.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Edward Dickie
Latest results
Attainment 8
36.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Claremont offers a wide spread of subjects, with GCSE choices ranging from the sciences and humanities to business studies, music, drama and two languages in French and Spanish. At A-level, psychology, mathematics, history and economics feature among the popular options, alongside creative subjects such as drama and photography. Parents should note that recent attainment figures sit below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 of 36.3 against a national average of 46.9, and a reported 0% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally.
Sixth form
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 20.55%
- EHC plans
- 1.28%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Football is the school's main sport, and a Sports Scholarship is available for talented athletes joining at entry.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1925
- Boarding
- Yes
The last word
A small-scale independent with boarding and a generous subject list, Claremont may suit families who value individual attention over published league-table standing.
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Claremont School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Claremont School located?
Claremont School is located at Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PW.
What type of school is Claremont School?
Claremont School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Claremont School?
Claremont School has approximately 545 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.