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Claremont fan court school

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indevirg · 13/10/2022 20:29

Any feedback on this school? Considering it alongside Halliford for DS.. all insights would be helpful! DS quiet, not sporty, arty...

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Berrylina · 15/10/2022 19:40

KindergartenKop · 15/10/2022 19:32

@Berrylina well my son is, he's got more of a chance of passing than me!

😂Good luck to him! It's so tricky choosing the right school.

Berrylina · 15/10/2022 19:39

hockeygrass · 15/10/2022 19:27

@Berrylina , I'm not sure if you have currently visited these schools but Epsom had a damming ISI report in 2021 and St John's currently doesn't have a head as Rowena Cole has left. Claremont has a very good head from KCS and he has turned the school around, it's incredibly popular with a minibus route direct from Richmond etc because it's catchment is so large.

Hi yes, I have visited both in the last year. I thought Epsom was also awaiting a new head?
It's disappointing about the report - I am worried about applying, but looking for more details on what the school is doing to rectify the issues.

I hope Claremont has changed recently. I didn't know they had a new head but the last time I was there I didn't leave there feeling very positive.

Do you have children at Epsom/ St John's @hockeygrass ? I need more info - they came across well during the visits but the staff will never tell you everything as they are selling the school.

KindergartenKop · 15/10/2022 19:32

@Berrylina well my son is, he's got more of a chance of passing than me!

hockeygrass · 15/10/2022 19:27

@Berrylina , I'm not sure if you have currently visited these schools but Epsom had a damming ISI report in 2021 and St John's currently doesn't have a head as Rowena Cole has left. Claremont has a very good head from KCS and he has turned the school around, it's incredibly popular with a minibus route direct from Richmond etc because it's catchment is so large.

Berrylina · 15/10/2022 19:26

@KindergartenKop Are you applying for 11+?

KindergartenKop · 15/10/2022 19:24

Ok, I'm a bit too far in for some of those schools. I am looking at Hampton though. It depends on how bright the kid is. As far as I know Hampton takes top 10% kids intelligence wise, whereas I think Claremont is less picky and I don't really know where my child's ability sits on a population level so I'm applying to a range!

Berrylina · 15/10/2022 19:14

@KindergartenKop I don't know where you are but have you had a look at Reeds, St Johns, Epsom, Cranmore, Charterhouse, Downsend, St George's Weybridge, Hampton? Claremont would be last choice for me.

KindergartenKop · 15/10/2022 19:02

@Berrylina which ones would you prefer?

Berrylina · 15/10/2022 18:57

I honestly think all the other schools in the area will be far better than Claremont.

KindergartenKop · 15/10/2022 17:13

I looked around recently and really liked it. Especially the science block. It seemed like they look for a variety of kids with different strengths.

Does anyone know how clever you need to be to get in? Top 25%? Top 50%?

hockeygrass · 13/10/2022 20:37

There are many threads from last year's entrance process - Jan to March 2022. It's a really popular school at the moment.