Why choose us
Why choose us
Why choose us

Why choose us

Claremont is small, nurturing independent school in East Sussex. As one of more than 100 other schools within the International Schools Partnership, we have a truly global outlook whilst retaining a family-orientated local approach.

Here every learner is properly known by their teachers, and has the opportunity to have their talent found and supported, without feeling they need to be anything else or anyone else.

We recognise that every journey for our students is unique, whether it is finding academic success, gaining exposure and expertise in performing arts or thriving in their creative and sporting pursuits.

 

Excellent academic results

86%

achieved grades 4 and above at GCSE

29%

achieved grades 9–7 at GCSE (equivalent to A*–A)

100%

Distinction/Distinction* in LAMDA exam results

95%

of boarders achieve their first-choice destination

100%

of Further Mathematics A Level students achieved A*–A.

64%

of Art and Photography A Level students achieved A*–A

47%

of students achieved A*–A in A Levels or BTECs

64%

of A Level or BTEC grades were A*–B

70%

of BTEC grades were Distinction*/Distinction

92%

of students access their first-choice destinations

Claremont International Football Academy

Claremont International Football Academy

With a training and development model designed by a Premier League scout with 30+ years experience, our Football Academy has a proven track record in scholars securing trials and pro contracts as well as scholarships to universities and colleges in Europe, the US and beyond.

Performing Arts Pathway

Performing Arts Pathway

With clear progression routes into world-renowned dance and musical theatre institutions, talented and aspiring performers are given the platform to realise their potential, along with opportunities to work with leading practitioners.

Future Pathways

Students who graduate Claremont School are accepted into some of the most prestigious universities, drama schools and degree apprenticeships in the UK and around the world.

92%

acceptance into first-choice destinations

48%

of UK destinations are to Russell Group universities

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United Kingdom Universities

  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Oxford
  • Bird School of Performing Arts
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • University Campus of Football Business (UCFB)
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Brighton
  • Manchester Met University
  • University of Kent
  • Durham University
  • University of Reading
  • University of Chichester
  • Nottingham Trent University
  • University of Sheffield
  • Bournemouth University
  • University of East Anglia
  • University of Westminster
  • Oxford Brookes University
  • University of York
  • University of the Arts (UAL) London
  • University of Nottingham
  • Loughborough University
  • University of Essex
  • Glasgow School of Art
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • University of Greenwich
  • Bath Spa University
  • University of Surrey
  • University of Warwick
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Manchester
  • Regent's University of London
  • Cardiff University
  • Royal Agricultural University
  • BIMM Music Institute
  • Liverpool John Moores University
  • University of Lincoln
  • University of Birmingham
  • Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
  • University of Winchester
  • De Montfort

United Kingdom degree apprenticeships

  • PwC (Accountancy)
  • Balfour Beatty (Quantity Surveying)

Spain Universities

  • Institute of the Arts Barcelona

United States

  • Harvard University
  • MIT
  • Blinn College
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison
  • University of Connecticut
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Wellesely College
  • Lynn University

Our history

Claremont school carries on its century-old legacy of British education rooted in the community, adding international perspectives and opportunities to an already established system - making us a local school with a global outlook.

1925
Founding of Prep School
Founding of Prep School

Mr O'Byrne founded Claremont in Hove starting with just four students. In 1945, the school relocated to its current site in St Leonards-on-Sea, expanding its offerings.

1960s
First milestones
First milestones

Claremont was established as a Charitable Educational Trust and merged with Summerfields Falconbury School.

1982
Co-educational institute
Co-educational institute

In 1982, Claremont officially became a co-educational school.

1993
Expansion and international outlook
Expansion and international outlook

Claremont expanded significantly from 1993 to 2004, doubling capacity, opening new facilities and becoming the sole independent school in Hastings.

2011
Senior School
Senior School

The expansion to Bodiam marked the birth of Claremont Senior School—a rising institution that now boasts a community of over 310 pupils, a flourishing Sixth Form and two revitalised boarding houses.

2018
Joined ISP
Joined ISP

Claremont School became part of International School Partnership - ISP, opening students up to new international opportunities and collaborations.

2025
How we are today
How we are today

The school achieved an “Outstanding” rating from Ofsted, won national awards for our Performing Arts programme and developed an internationally-renowned Football Academy.

Our core values

We inspire and encourage each child to become their best. Our vision is to equip students with values, skills and knowledge to become confident, aspirational changemakers in a world of opportunity. Our values guide that journey:

Maisie 2024

During my time at Claremont, I blossomed into a more confident and ambitious version of myself.

Maisie 2024, Alumni

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