City of London Freemen's School
School summary
Founded in 1854 and rooted in its links with the City of London livery companies, Freemen's is an inter-denominational independent school in Surrey educating around 795 pupils aged 7 to 18, with both day and boarding places available. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of 'excellent' across both education quality and pupil personal development, with all compliance standards met. With a sixth form of 216, it offers a continuous route through GCSE and A-level. The livery-sponsored, means-tested bursaries are a distinctive feature, alongside scholarships spanning academic, sport, drama, music, art and design and technology.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
82%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
72%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
92%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 82% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, against a national average of 23%, while at A-level 72% reach A*-A and 92% A*-B. The sixth form leans noticeably towards the sciences and quantitative subjects, with Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology among the most popular choices alongside Economics, History, Geography and Psychology. An EPQ is offered for those wanting to pursue independent research. The school also supports a sizeable proportion of pupils with SEN, at around 16.5%.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Mr Roland Martin
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 216
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Team sport is prominent, with hockey, netball, cricket, rugby and football all part of the programme. Languages are well served, with French, Spanish and German taught.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1854
- Religious character
- Inter-denominational
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 16.54%
- EHC plans
- 0.21%
Mobile phone policy
Below the sixth form, phones may not be used during the school day without explicit staff permission. Sixth-formers are only allowed to use them in the sixth form centre. Breaches result in confiscation until end of day and minor sanction. Unauthorised use during lessons results in one-hour detention.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £31,668 - £33,090
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £53,970 - £61,527
Means-tested bursary awards sponsored by the City livery companies
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.