Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and our admissions team is here to guide you every step of the way.
As a gently selective school with children at the heart of our approach, we aim to make the admissions process reassuring and personal. We warmly invite you to visit, see our classrooms in action, and give us the chance to get to know your child.
1. Visit
Families are warmly encouraged to join an open morning or book a private family tour. You’ll meet our staff, explore the campus, and see lessons in action. Families applying for Year 5 and above may also attend senior school open events to experience the journey ahead.
2. Apply
Applications are completed online and include:
- Most recent school report (if applicable)
- A photograph
- A short section to share more about your child
- Application fee: £150 per child (siblings require separate applications)
3. Review and assessment
- Reception–Year 2: A morning visit with gentle tasks alongside peers
- Years 3–6: A Saturday assessment morning including age-appropriate maths, English, and creative writing in a supportive small-group setting
We understand this may be a child’s first assessment experience, and our focus is to make it calm, encouraging, and even fun.
4. Outcome and next steps
Following assessment, we’ll discuss results and next steps with you. Families accepting a place will complete paperwork and pay a deposit to confirm. Children are then invited to a settling-in afternoon in the summer term before joining in September.
Key dates and information
Reception Entry
Children join Reception in the September after their fourth birthday, attending five full days a week.
Key Dates for September 2026 Entry
- Application Deadline: Friday 14 November 2025
- Admissions review sessions: Take place throughout the autumn term
We also accept Reception applications outside the main timeline, inviting children for individual classroom visits where places are available.
Years 3–5 Entry
Places are available for Years 3, 4 and 5 at the start of each academic year. The main assessment takes place in November of the year before entry.
Key Dates for September 2026 Entry
- Application Deadline: Monday 3 November 2025
- Assessment Morning: Saturday 8 November 2025
We also consider applications throughout the year for entry into the current or following academic year, depending on availability.
For year 1, 2, 4 or 6 enquiries, please contact the admissions team directly.
FURTHER INFORMATION
We will be delighted to help with any questions you may have via our admissions enquiry link click here or contact Mrs Jo Bramley via email (admissions@claremont.surrey.sch.uk) or on 01372 473761.