Claremont Fan Court School, Esher
Claremont Fan Court School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Esher. It has a Christian Science religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Claremont Fan Court School in detail
Claremont Fan Court School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the school in which your child will grow, develop and learn is one of the most significant steps any parent takes. We are proud of Claremont Fan Court School’s strong reputation for being a compassionate, child centred, truly co-educational school of choice for families seeking an academically ambitious environment that educates the whole child."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 30 October 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (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 Claremont Fan Court 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 Claremont Fan Court School are Milbourne Lodge School (0.7 miles), Rowan Preparatory School (1.2 miles), Reed's School (1.4 miles) and ACS Cobham International School (1.5 miles).
Milbourne Lodge SchoolRowan Preparatory SchoolReed's SchoolACS Cobham International School
Where pupils go next
Of the 82 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 81% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 114 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 4 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Claygate Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Claremont Fan Court 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 22 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. 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
10 December 2024
Short Visit
7 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
15 September 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
24 January 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
24 January 2017
About
Claremont Fan Court School is a co-educational private day school for pupils from 2 to 18 years. Situated outside Esher, in Surrey, sixteen miles from London, it is located on the grounds of the Claremont Estate.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£16,725 to £28,785
depending on year group
| Reception | £16,725 a year |
| Years 1-2 | £16,980 a year |
| Years 3-4 | £21,615 a year |
| Years 5-6 | £21,930 a year |
| Years 7-8 | £26,925 a year |
| Years 9–11 | £28,785 a year |
| Sixth Form | £28,785 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Surrey - 36 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
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 Claremont Fan Court 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
+ 3 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Claremont Fan Court School
Sports round-up 02.10.2026
2 Oct 2026
Sports round-up 25.09.2026
25 Sep 2026
Sports round-up 18.09.2026
18 Sep 2026
Claremont’s GCSE class of 2026 celebrates!
25 Aug 2026
Claremont class of 2026 celebrates historic A level success
21 Aug 2026
Celebrating Drama, Community and Creativity at Claremont
15 Jul 2026
From Claremont Fan Court School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Claremont Fan Court School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Claremont Fan Court School.
- Camp Beaumont - ClaremontAt the school · Not yet graded
- Claremont - Wild Learning780m away · Not yet graded
- Youngstars Holiday Camp @ Esher Church School940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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
92%
Near capacity
1,193 pupils
1,300 places
107 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Esher
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Esher
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
114
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
9.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,193
Total Pupils
575
Boys
618
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Claremont Fan Court School
What are GCSE results like at Claremont Fan Court 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 Claremont Fan Court School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Claremont Fan Court School last inspected?
Claremont Fan Court School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2024.
How many pupils go to Claremont Fan Court School?
Claremont Fan Court School has around 1193 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Claremont Fan Court School?
Claremont Fan Court 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 Claremont Fan Court School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Camp Beaumont - Claremont (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Claremont Fan Court School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 Claremont Fan Court School?
Claremont Fan Court School is at Claremont Drive, Esher, Esher, KT10 9LY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)