Claremont School
Founded in 1925, Claremont School is a medium-sized independent day and boarding school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, with around 545 pupils. It welcomes boys and girls, takes pupils from age 11 and offers an entry point at 11+. The breadth of provision is notable for a school of its size, spanning GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ. More than one in five pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
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Teaching & academics
At sixth form the popular subjects lean towards the social sciences and creative disciplines, with Psychology, Mathematics, History, Economics, Drama and Theatre Studies, Biology and Photography all well taken. GCSE choices are wide, covering the core sciences, humanities, two modern languages and a strong showing in the arts. Recent published attainment, however, has sat below the national average, so prospective families may wish to discuss results and progress directly with the school. The mix of academic and vocational routes, including BTECs alongside A-levels, gives pupils more than one path through the senior years.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Mr Edward Dickie
Sixth form
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Football is the main sport on offer, and a dedicated Sports Scholarship recognises talented young players. Drama features prominently in both GCSE and A-level options, pointing to an active performing arts culture.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1925
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 20.55%
- EHC plans
- 1.28%
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A small, all-through independent that offers boarding and a flexible curriculum. Families drawn to its breadth should weigh that against recent attainment figures.
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Claremont School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.