Claremont Independent School

What Claremont Independent School does

Claremont Independent School is a private co-educational day and boarding school serving approximately 450 students aged 2-18 across two campuses in East Sussex, United Kingdom: a 120-acre Prep/Pre-Prep site at Saint Leonards-on-Sea (Ebden's Hill, Westfield) and a 14-acre Senior School campus near Bodiam Castle. Founded circa 1925, the school is the only UK member of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a network of 120 schools across 25 countries educating 116,000 students. Claremont delivers the full British curriculum (GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs) alongside specialist pathways including the International Football Academy (CIFA, ages 7-18 with elite fixtures against Premier League academies), an award-winning Performing Arts programme (drama, dance, music with LAMDA and Rambert qualifications), Forest School and Beach School outdoor learning, and a Future Pathways career and university preparation programme.

The school's core technology stack is built on commercial platforms — Unifrog for post-18 destinations, SOCS for sport management, iSAMS for the parent portal, and a Cambridge/Hughes Hall-backed Skills Passport framework — rather than proprietary systems. Co-curricular performance tools include a specialist Performance Analysis Studio for the Football Academy. Revenue is generated through tiered annual tuition fees across day and boarding from Nursery to Sixth Form (£750 deposit plus balance for international Summer School participants), supplemented by the International Summer School, Club Claremont Holiday Camps at £38/day, and scholarships at Year 7, 9, and 12 entry points that offset but also recruit talent.

Claremont's go-to-market operates via direct, consultative admissions with no third-party agents or resellers. The admissions team manages a multi-step funnel of enquiry, campus tour or Open Day attendance, application with assessment, taster day, and offer; for international boarding families the process adds online English language testing, virtual meetings with senior leadership, SEN or Football Academy staff assessments, CAS documentation for visa applications, and airport transfer coordination. Channels include a SEO-optimised website, news and blog content, October Open Days, alumni and student testimonial programmes, ISP network referrals, and earned media from rankings (39th in UK for A Level boarding school results) and awards including Ofsted Outstanding (2023) and Independent School of the Year 2021 for Performing Arts.

Name

Claremont Independent School

Legal name

Claremont School

Website

https://claremontschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Claremont Independent School is a private co-educational day and boarding school in East Sussex, UK, serving around 450 students aged 2-18 across Prep and Senior campuses. It delivers the full British curriculum alongside specialist Football Academy and award-winning Performing Arts pathways, and is the sole UK member of the International Schools Partnership network of 120 schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Boarding school services
• Football academy programme
• Performing arts education
• International summer school

Headquarters

HQ city

Hastings

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Day and Boarding): Claremont generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to day and boarding students across Nursery through Sixth Form. The school offers both day and boarding options, with fees varying by programme level and whether students are day or boarding pupils.
2. Summer School Programme: The school runs an International Summer School for students aged 11 to 17, providing Active English courses, specialist activity pathways (Filmmaking, Drama, Martial Arts, Multi-sports, Music, Forest School), cultural excursions and boarding accommodation from July through August 2026, with a deposit and fee structure.
3. Holiday Camps: Club Claremont holiday camps for children aged 5 to 13 operate during school holidays, offering sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventure activities at £38 per day.
4. Scholarships: The school offers scholarships in Year 7, 9 and 12 recognising academic excellence, sporting talent (Football Academy), performing arts ability, and all-round achievement, which may offset or supplement revenue while supporting talent recruitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Claremont Independent School is a private co-educational day and boarding school in East Sussex, UK, serving students aged 2-18 across Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior and Sixth Form. It delivers a British curriculum (GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs) integrated with specialist talent-development programmes including the International Football Academy, Performing Arts (drama, dance, music), Forest/Beach School outdoor learning, and boarding. The school is the only UK member of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network and supplements its core academic offering with a Summer School, Holiday Camps, Future Pathways Programme and International Learning Opportunities (ILOS).

Product overview

Claremont Independent School is a private day and boarding school offering a unified educational programme across two campuses (Prep/Pre-Prep for ages 2-13 and Senior/Sixth Form for ages 13-18). The core offering integrates a rigorous British curriculum (GCSEs, A-Levels, BTECs) with specialist programmes including the International Football Academy, award-winning Performing Arts programme (drama, dance, music), Forest School, Beach School, International Summer School, Holiday Camps, Future Pathways Programme, and International Learning Opportunities (ILOS). The school also provides boarding facilities and expanded Sports Park amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Football Academy (CIFA) Elite football development programme for students aged 7-18, integrating daily professional coaching with a full British curriculum (GCSEs, A Levels), showcase fixtures against Premier League academies and pathways to professional football, US college scholarships, and UK universities.
• Performing Arts Programme Award-winning specialist programme covering drama, dance and music from Prep through Sixth Form, led by industry practitioners, offering LAMDA qualifications, GCSE/BTEC/A-Level pathways and regular entry to specialist performing arts schools including Mountview, RADA, Performers and Bird.
• Forest School Regular outdoor learning programme using the school's 120-acre woodland, lake, icehouse and cross-country circuit for child-led exploration, developing confidence, social skills, language, physical skills and environmental awareness from Pre-Reception through Year 6.
• Beach School Unique East Sussex coastal learning programme developing resilience through navigation of beach environments, investigation of rock pools, and exploration of tidal patterns and coastal ecosystems.
• International Summer School Summer programme for students aged 11-17 offering Active English language learning, specialist activity pathways in Filmmaking, Drama, Martial Arts, Multi-sports, Music and Forest School, plus cultural excursions including London, Thorpe Park, Canterbury and Hastings.
• Holiday Camps (Club Claremont) Holiday activity programme for children aged 5-13 running during school holidays, featuring sports, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures and Forest School activities, priced at £38 per day.
• Future Pathways Programme Structured career and university preparation programme offering weekly one-to-one tutor meetings, timetabled group sessions, university visits, guest speakers, careers workshops, Futures Week and use of the Unifrog platform for university and apprenticeship exploration.
• International Learning Opportunities (ILOS) Programme Global collaboration programme connecting students with peers across ISP schools worldwide through projects including ISP Artists, ISP Filmmakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Scientists, ISP Model United Nations and ISP Changemakers.
• Boarding Houses (Clyde and Pyke) Full and weekly boarding accommodation for students aged 10-18 across the Clyde and Pyke houses, with a home-from-home environment, pastoral care, dedicated staff, music rooms, gyms, social spaces and a multicultural community of 24+ nationalities.
• Day and Boarding School Education (Nursery through Sixth Form) Core full-time academic education across two East Sussex campuses covering Nursery through Sixth Form (ages 2-18), offering GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs as the central subscription-style service, billed annually and varying by programme level and day/boarding status.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% of A Level grades at A* or A — 5% above national average
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• International Schools Partnership (ISP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerClaremont is the only UK member of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of 120 schools across 25 countries educating over 116,000 students with 17,000 staff. Through ISP, Claremont students participate in the ILOS (International Learning Opportunities) programme with peer collaboration across ISP schools in areas including ISP Artists, ISP Filmmakers, ISP Scientists, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Model UN, and ISP Changemakers. The ISP Futures Framework also supports career and university preparation.
• Camtree at Hughes Hall, University of CambridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamtree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge partnered with ISP to develop ways to embed life competencies (communication, digital fluency, self-leadership) into everyday learning experiences across ISP Schools worldwide. Claremont uses the Skills Builder Framework and ISP Futures Framework as part of this partnership, which is integrated into the school's curriculum from early years through Sixth Form.
• Brighton & Hove Albion FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against Brighton & Hove Albion Academy, providing players with exposure to high-level competition and opportunities to be identified by professional scouts.
• AFC BournemouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against AFC Bournemouth Academy, providing competitive opposition and professional academy exposure for Claremont players.
• Crystal Palace FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against Crystal Palace Academy as part of its Elite Fixtures Programme, exposing players to professional academy-level competition.
• Chelsea FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against Chelsea Academy. Several Claremont alumni have progressed to Chelsea's academy and senior teams.
• Arsenal FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against Arsenal Academy. Claremont coaches include former Arsenal First Team players and coaches with connections to Arsenal's academy programmes.
• Fulham FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against Fulham Academy as part of its Elite Fixtures Programme.
• Brentford FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against Brentford Academy.
• Manchester CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against Manchester City Select Academy teams.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (Wolves)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Football Academy plays showcase fixtures against Wolves Academy as part of its Elite Fixtures Programme.
• Pineapple StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming Arts students benefit from workshops led by industry professionals and visits to external venues including Pineapple Studios, broadening their understanding of performance training beyond school.
• LambertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance students work towards Rambert Grades (the prestigious Rambert Grades system), an industry-recognised dance qualification alongside GCSE and BTEC grades.
• LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents work towards LAMDA qualifications from entry level to Gold standard (university level). Claremont achieved 100% Distinction in LAMDA exams in August 2025, with a 99% average pass rate over three years.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ardingly College: Co-educational independent boarding and day school in West Sussex with comparable size and breadth, offering strong sport, music and academic programmes. Direct competitor in the South East boarding market.
• Cranbrook School: Kent-based co-educational independent day school similar in scope to Claremont's day offering and a nearby competitor in the South East family market.
• Lancing College: Independent co-ed boarding and day school in West Sussex, part of the Woodard Schools group, with comparable A Level and GCSE offering and similar size. Comparable boarder-focused, full-curriculum independent school serving UK and international families.
• Worth School: Catholic independent day and boarding school in West Sussex with comparable size, strong pastoral care and full academic programmes. Comparable boarder-focused independent school in the South East.
• St Bede's School (Hailsham/East Sussex): Independent co-educational day and boarding school in East Sussex with comparable size and offering, serving overlapping geography and family segments.
• Brighton College: One of the UK's leading co-educational independent day and boarding schools in Sussex, offering British curriculum across all ages with strong academic and co-curricular programmes. Closest geographic and segment peer to Claremont, often competing for the same East/South England family base.
• Repton School: Historic UK independent co-educational day and boarding school offering strong sport, music and academic programmes. Comparable full-curriculum offering with strong boarding tradition.
• Eastbourne College: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in East Sussex, similar size and catchment, with comparable academic outcomes and pastoral programmes. Direct competitor in the Sussex boarding market.
• Millfield School: Large UK independent school renowned for elite sport and specialist programmes (including football and performing arts) integrated with full academic curriculum. Closest analogue to Claremont's specialist academy model at greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• International Schools Partnership (ISP) network schools: The parent network of 120 schools across 25 countries operates peer schools globally that share the same curriculum frameworks, ILOS programmes and ISP Futures Framework. Claremont is comparable in model (though not in day-to-day operations) to ISP schools in the Middle East, Asia and Latin America serving international boarding and expat families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/claremont-senior-school

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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