CLAREMONT FAN COURT (Secondary school)

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sausagesforteatonight · 11/09/2025 19:24

Current parent. School seems to be going from strength to strength. Latest A level and GCSE results were impressive. Happy place - not pressurised. Head doing a good job. Would recommend

TreeGrass · 12/09/2025 20:49

My daughter recently passed the entrance for Claremont primary. I really like the junior section, but I really didn’t like the secondary school - it had a completely different vibe. I was not impressed at all with the crumbling building - yes I know it’s a grand Manor House with a lot of history, but some of the rooms felt like a dungeon.

they are also very supportive of the charity Mermaids, which I find concerning from a child’s safeguarding perspective.

we decided against it and she now goes elsewhere.

Seriouslyisitbedtimeyet · 04/10/2025 18:34

Hi, current parent here. Very happy with the provision. Never heard any talk about the charity Mermaids from my child or school communication.
Previous reputation as “banker” school seems to be changing. My child is very happy. Feel
free to DM with any specific questions.

LadyOfPerpetualEyeRoll · 11/12/2025 18:59

We had a genuinely awful experience at this school. My son is a sensitive, creative and gentle kid and he had a very hard time. They have huge expectations of the children in the junior school, and I know my son was not the only child who struggled in such a strict setting. We had issues with bullying and exclusion, and our son would cling to me most mornings in tears. To make matters worse, the mums are extremely cliquey and if you are not a ‘certain type’ of family you will not feel welcomed here. Children who do best at this kind of school are highly academic, boisterous and sporty. Some kids will do great here but it is certainly not for everyone. We found a school that was a much better fit for our son and he has been absolutely thriving there thank goodness but before we moved we had many unhelpful meetings with his teacher and the head. Overall it was an emotionally exhausting experience from start to finish. I wanted to share this perspective because I had looked on MumsNet before we sent our son to Claremont and there was not a lot of information out there. I would say approach with caution! Wishing you the best of luck.

LMAMode · 06/03/2026 08:21

LadyOfPerpetualEyeRoll · 11/12/2025 18:59

We had a genuinely awful experience at this school. My son is a sensitive, creative and gentle kid and he had a very hard time. They have huge expectations of the children in the junior school, and I know my son was not the only child who struggled in such a strict setting. We had issues with bullying and exclusion, and our son would cling to me most mornings in tears. To make matters worse, the mums are extremely cliquey and if you are not a ‘certain type’ of family you will not feel welcomed here. Children who do best at this kind of school are highly academic, boisterous and sporty. Some kids will do great here but it is certainly not for everyone. We found a school that was a much better fit for our son and he has been absolutely thriving there thank goodness but before we moved we had many unhelpful meetings with his teacher and the head. Overall it was an emotionally exhausting experience from start to finish. I wanted to share this perspective because I had looked on MumsNet before we sent our son to Claremont and there was not a lot of information out there. I would say approach with caution! Wishing you the best of luck.

Hello

We are considering sending our son to CFC for Reception and like you, I’ve been struggling to find opinions online.

Would you mind telling a little more about the bullying? Which year was your son in? It is of particular concern to me as we are ethnically East Asian and I worry about racism and exclusion.

I am really glad to hear that your son is now thriving. Which school did he move to?

Thank you

Dogwoodcat · 06/03/2026 18:34

DC has been here for four years and loves it.

I don’t recognise Lady’s description at all.

Andouillette · 13/03/2026 06:56

NoushieMin · 11/09/2025 13:12

Can I please have some up-to-date feedback and opinions on Claremont Fan Court, preferably from people who currently have children there.
Thank you

I am going to be utterly unhelpful but had to comment, sorry! I didn't know Claremont still existed, my mother was there from about 1946-1951 and she loved it. My uncle was in the prep school bit from about 1937 onwards which I didn't know until now. My grandparents were Christian Scientists at the time, goodness knows why!