Where Talent Meets Opportunity: Claremont's Award-Winning Performing Arts Programme

You want a place where your child can grow with confidence, but you also need reassurance that their education will be academically strong, broad, and future-focused.

Claremont offers that balance: specialist creative training within a full independent school, so your child does not have to choose between excellence in the classroom and excellence on stage.

What separates a genuine specialist performing arts education from standard drama or music lessons is depth, expertise, and purpose. At Claremont, students learn from professional practitioners with real-world experience, work towards formal qualifications at every level, and train in purpose-built facilities designed to support serious development. Just as importantly, they are treated as emerging professionals, with high expectations, real responsibility, and a culture where performing arts is integrated into school life rather than added on as an extra.

Three Disciplines, One Exceptional Programme

Claremont’s programme brings together drama, dance, and music in one cohesive offer, available both as formal academic subjects and as enrichment opportunities that help every student grow. From Prep through Sixth Form, the programme is led by industry practitioners who understand how to nurture technique, confidence, and creativity at every stage. That commitment has earned Claremont national recognition, including double Independent School Association Award wins for Performing Arts. You do not need to arrive at a specialist level to benefit; this is a programme that develops young people from any starting point, helping each child discover what they can achieve.

Professional-Standard Facilities That Inspire Excellence

Claremont’s performing arts spaces are designed to do more than support lessons. They help students think and work like emerging artists. The 220-seat theatre gives young performers the chance to experience lighting, sound, audience response, and stagecraft in a setting that feels authentic, while the purpose-built dance studio and dedicated music suite create the kind of focused environment where technique can truly develop. Students rehearse, record, perform, and are assessed in professional settings, not repurposed halls, which makes a real difference to confidence and standards. They also benefit from workshops led by industry professionals and visits to external venues, including Pineapple Studios, broadening their understanding of what excellent performance training looks like beyond school.

Real Qualifications, Real Destinations

For parents, outcomes matter and Claremont’s programme is built with that in mind. Students work towards recognised qualifications through LAMDA as well as formal academic pathways, so their progress is measured and meaningful at every stage. That combination of training and achievement helps open doors, with Claremont students regularly gaining entry to specialist schools and colleges including Mountview, RADA, Performers and Bird. It is serious preparation for the next step, not just hobby-level enrichment.

Boarding Options for Dedicated Young Performers

Claremont also offers full and weekly boarding from age 10, giving dedicated young performers the stability and structure they need to thrive. For families balancing busy schedules or travelling commitments, this creates a practical way for students to combine specialist training with boarding life in a supportive environment. The daily routine is carefully organised to support both academic progress and creative development, helping students stay focused, build independence, and make the most of every opportunity.

Developing the Whole Person, Not Just the Performer

At Claremont, performing arts is about shaping the whole person, not only polishing a set of stage skills. Students bring their interests, cultures, experiences, and values into the room, and those influences become part of their creative work. They are encouraged to develop as artists with perspective, not just as performers who follow instruction. Alongside technical growth, they build camaraderie and self-reliance, learning how to collaborate with others while also trusting their own voice. They are treated as professionals, and over time, they grow into professionals. This balance of care, challenge, and expectation leaves students feeling supported and empowered.

Why Parents Choose Claremont for Performing Arts

• Progress within a bespoke pathway led by practitioners with industry experience
• Double national award winners for Performing Arts
• Regular entry into specialist schools including Mountview, RADA, Performers and Bird
• LAMDA qualifications that support future progression
• Workshops from leading professionals and visits to industry settings such as Pineapple Studios
• Opportunities to lead and create original work across performance disciplines
• A programme that prepares students for the creative industries
  
  

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child, especially when their passion runs as deeply as performing arts. If you want a community that understands that passion and nurtures it seriously, come and see Claremont for yourself. Visit the facilities, meet the team, and watch the students in action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Performing Arts programme at Claremont School?
It is a specialist programme covering drama, dance, and music, available from Prep through Sixth Form. It is led by industry practitioners and offers both formal academic pathways and enrichment opportunities. It has also won multiple Independent School Association Awards for Performing Arts.

What qualifications can students achieve through the Performing Arts programme?
Students work towards recognised LAMDA qualifications as well as formal academic pathways. These qualifications are measured and meaningful at every stage and help prepare students for entry into specialist schools such as Mountview, RADA, Performers and Bird.

Is there a performing arts boarding option at Claremont?
Yes, Claremont offers full and weekly boarding from age 10. This provides the structure and support needed to combine specialist training with academic study and personal development.

Do students need to be at a specialist level to join the programme?
No, students do not need to arrive at a specialist level. The programme supports young people from any starting point and helps each child develop their abilities and confidence over time.