City of London Freemen's School, Surrey
City of London Freemen's School is an independent school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Surrey. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
City of London Freemen's School in detail
City of London Freemen's School in its own words
In its own words: "At Freemen’s, we want every child to learn, to lead, and to make a difference. We support every pupil to find their own path - in the curriculum, the co-curriculum and the wider life of the School - and we foster the confidence, curiosity, independence, and wisdom they need to succeed in the next stage of their life."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:00am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 24 February 2027, an open day on Friday 26 February 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 2 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for City of London Freemen's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to City of London Freemen's School are Downsend School (1.2 miles); Little Downsend Leatherhead (1.6 miles); St John's School (1.7 miles, selective); and St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd (1.8 miles).
Downsend SchoolLittle Downsend LeatherheadSt John's SchoolSt Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd
Where pupils go next
Of the 103 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 80% went on to university or other higher education and 4% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 208 pupils (21.4%) received SEN support and 4 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashtead Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood City of London Freemen's School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 24 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 October 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
14 March 2018
Integrated
28 April 2015
About
City of London Freemen's School (CLFS) is a co-educational private school for day and boarding pupils, located at Ashtead Park in Surrey, England. It is a partner school of the City of London School and the City of London School for Girls, which are both independent single-sex schools located within the City of London itself.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for City of London Freemen's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from City of London Freemen's School
Celebrating European Day of Languages
28 Sep 2026
We’re finalists!
16 Sep 2026
Celebrating Our 2026 Talk Education Awards Shortlist
8 Sep 2026
Freemen’s pupils celebrate exceptional GCSE results across the academic spectrum
20 Aug 2026
Freemen’s Pupils Celebrate Consistently Strong A Level Results
13 Aug 2026
Lower Sixth Pupils Inspired by West End Star Matthew Burns
3 Jul 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with City of London Freemen's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near City of London Freemen's School.
- art-K Ashtead840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
971 pupils
990 places
19 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Surrey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Surrey
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
208
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
21.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
971
Total Pupils
524
Boys
447
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about City of London Freemen's School
What are GCSE results like at City of London Freemen's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for City of London Freemen's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was City of London Freemen's School last inspected?
City of London Freemen's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
How many pupils go to City of London Freemen's School?
City of London Freemen's School has around 971 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to City of London Freemen's School?
City of London Freemen's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does City of London Freemen's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of City of London Freemen's School: art-K Ashtead (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near City of London Freemen's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is City of London Freemen's School?
City of London Freemen's School is at Ashtead Park, Park Lane, Surrey, KT21 1ET.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)