Become your best

wherever that leads

Welcome to Claremont School in East Sussex, UK

Learning journey

At Claremont School in East Sussex, your child can achieve strong academic results, discover new interests and take their talents further. From Nursery to Sixth Form, our independent day and boarding school combines personalised learning with opportunities that include an elite football academy and award-winning performing arts.

Growing curious, confident minds

As part of International Schools Partnership, every child’s journey is enriched with proven learning experiences that spark curiosity and grow confidence.

  • Academic achievement

    Academic achievement

    Strong academic outcomes open pathways to leading universities and future opportunities worldwide. 

  • Life competencies

    Life competencies

    Build the human skills needed to adapt, collaborate and keep learning throughout life.

  • Multilingualism

    Multilingualism

    Develop fluency across languages, cultures and global environments.

  • International opportunities

    International opportunities

    Take part in global experiences that broaden perspectives and build confidence.

  • Life and career pathways

    Life and career pathways

    Explore personalised university and career pathways shaped around individual ambitions.

Scholarship Assessment Days 2026

November 4, 2026

Scholarship Assessment Days 2026

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UK students
International students

Admissions journey - UK students

  • 01

    Get in touch

  • 02

    Visit us


    Tour our school in person
    and see learning in action. Meet the senior leadership team during an Open Day or schedule a private appointment with our admissions team. 

  • 03

    Apply for a place


    Apply for a day or boarding place at Claremont. This involves completing our application form, the submission of recent school reports and payment of a registration fee.

  • 04

    Join a Taster Day


    Your child will meet fellow classmates, immerse in creative, sporting and academic activities and take an assessment in non-exam conditions.

  • 05

    Receive a conditional offer 


    We'll send a conditional offer letter after all application requirements have been met. 

  • 06

    Secure your child's place


    Complete the necessary forms and make a deposit. Once we receive your acceptance form, we'll contact your current school (if independent) for a reference.

  • 07

    Welcome to Claremont!


    We'll send you a welcome pack with all the information you will need for your child to begin their learning journey at Claremont.

Admissions journey - international students

  • 01

    Get in touch

    Speak with our Admissions team who will share tailored guidance about the school, boarding and UK entry requirements. We'll arrange a virtual meeting with a Senior Leader. 

  • 02

    Visit us

    If possible, we welcome you to tour the school in person, or schedule a private appointment with our admissions team.

  • 03

    Apply for a boarding place

    Complete a Boarding Application Form and provide copies of child and parents' passports and student's birth certificate and school reports for the past two years

  • 04

    Complete assessments

    Your child will take an online English language test. If applicable, we'll arrange a virtual meeting with our special educational needs team or the Football Academy Director. 

  • 05

    Receive a conditional offer

    Once all of the above is completed satisfactorily, we'll issue an offer letter, outlining any conditions for entry and any potential scholarship award.

  • 06

    Confirm your place

    Return the required forms and payment to secure your child's place. If you require a visa to study in the UK, we'll help you obtain the required document (CAS) with the assistance of our specialist consultants.

  • 07

    Welcome to Claremont

    We'll send you a welcome pack with all the information needed to start a transformative journey at Claremont to become your best. 

What makes Claremont special?

Hear from current students, staff and alumni about what they think makes Claremont such an outstanding school.

Ed Dickie

Meet our team

Our inclusive environment allows every pupil the freedom to be themselves and become their best.

Ed Dickie

Principal

Meet our team
Bea	W. Year 2024 Student

BA in Musical Theatre at Mountview

The Claremont Performing Arts centre built my confidence and skills, helping me get into a top Drama School.

Bea W. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Diego Kuri

All the facilities the Football Academy have provided and the support they give you are incredible.

Diego Kuri

Football Academy

Watch Diego's story
Emily Carey

Actor, House of the Dragon

If I could describe Claremont in three words: supportive, grounding and joyful.

Emily Carey

Alumni

Ed W. Year 2021 Student

Weekly boarding at Claremont

I'm one of the youngest at the boarding house and I'm having a very positive experience, sharing time between home, the boarding house and school.

Ed W. Year 2021 Student

Weekly Boarder

Issy	R. Year 2024 Student

BA in Musical Theatre at Bird School of Performing Arts

I've always felt comfortable approaching my teachers at Claremont, where they provide incredible support, especially during A Levels.

Issy R. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Sarah Cakebread

Director of Performing Arts

In the Performing Arts department at Claremont, we prioritise joy, honesty and forgiveness as our primary modes of engagement.

Sarah Cakebread

Teacher

Mateus Year 2022 Student

Full-time boarder from Bermuda

I attend the Football Academy, which has helped me make many friends with children form different age groups - even seniors! We have a lot of training sessions together.

Mateus Year 2022 Student

Boarder

Lucy B. Year 2023 Student

BA in Theatre and Performance at Leeds University

The Claremont Performing Arts department was a space where the teachers fostered an environment that felt highly professional yet incredibly welcoming.

Lucy B. Year 2023 Student

Alumni

Patricia Year 2022 Student

Full-time boarder from Spain

I'm doing the French and Spanish GCSE. I was really nervous and scared at first, but teachers in Prep school really helped me out to be my best and now I'm very excited.

Patricia Year 2022 Student

Boarder

Rachel W. Year 2024 Student

BA in Stage Management at RADA

The Claremont Drama department boosted my confidence and determination, helping me get into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to pursue my passion for theatre.

Rachel W. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Tom L. Year 2023 Student

BA in Photography at Bournemouth Arts University

Claremont has massively helped me hone my creative skills for university, and Dance and Drama have been major driving factors.

Tom L. Year 2023 Student

Alumni

Sofia Year 2022 Student

Full-time boarder from Ukraine

I arrived in the middle of the academic year, but everything was already prepared for me: toys, everyday objects. Everyone was friendly and making me feel welcome.

Sofia Year 2022 Student

Boarder

Ed Dickie

Principal

Bea	W. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Diego Kuri

Football Academy

Emily Carey

Alumni

Ed W. Year 2021 Student

Weekly Boarder

Issy	R. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Sarah Cakebread

Teacher

Mateus Year 2022 Student

Boarder

Lucy B. Year 2023 Student

Alumni

Patricia Year 2022 Student

Boarder

Rachel W. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Tom L. Year 2023 Student

Alumni

Sofia Year 2022 Student

Boarder

Ed Dickie

Principal

Bea	W. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Diego Kuri

Football Academy

Emily Carey

Alumni

Ed W. Year 2021 Student

Weekly Boarder

Issy	R. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Sarah Cakebread

Teacher

Mateus Year 2022 Student

Boarder

Lucy B. Year 2023 Student

Alumni

Patricia Year 2022 Student

Boarder

Rachel W. Year 2024 Student

Alumni

Tom L. Year 2023 Student

Alumni

Sofia Year 2022 Student

Boarder

All the latest news

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Fresh flavours at Claremont: welcoming Accent Catering

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20 October 2026

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students uniform

14 October 2026

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