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Portsmouth road
Esher, Surrey
KT10 9HZ*
(*Please note this is nearest postcode)
Hello, we are the gardening club.
Welcome to our webpage, where we share some of the green-thumbed projects we are involved in at school and beyond. Our latest is The Pupils’ Patch on Esher High Street, kindly offered by the Esher Planters’ Club for us to plant and nurture.
Listen to our audio track below to hear how our planting choices for The Pupils’ Patch connect to Claremont’s gardens, past and present, while helping keep the high street blooming throughout the year.
Press the PLAY button on the black bar below to listen to The Pupils’ Patch story.
Claremont's grounds – 100 acres to learn, grow and explore
Hello, I’m Mr Hourigan, the school’s Head Groundsperson here at Claremont
Did you know, the children here at Claremont have 100 whole acres of historic parkland to enjoy, with room to grow and space to breath. And I’m lucky enough to be Head Groundsperson. Along with my green thumbed team, we care for and upkeep our school estate. Together, we maintain and nurture the beautiful surroundings that form both the backdrop and the living classroom for girls and boys; pupils aged from 2 in our Pre-Nursery, right through to 18 in sixth form. My team and I ensure the grounds remain a safe, inspiring, thriving and well-kept environment for all, that’s full of adventure, and sympathetic to our rich and royal heritage.
Here’s a map of Claremont’s campus with all of our facilities and features
Explore our Heritage Audio Trail
Claremont Fan Court School’s heritage audio trail visits 12 places around the grounds marked by plaques. Twelve special audio tracks have been recorded by our pupils, providing local history, commentary and information about our fascinating history.
Other clubs at Claremont
As well as gardening club, we have plenty of the other exciting clubs that we enjoy outside of the classroom. Here’s our co-curricular programme – you’ll see there is something for everyone, of all ages and interests.
Take a little look at Claremont life
Claremont is a happy school with happy children… here’s a glimpse into why! Our newsletter celebrates our half-term highlights throughout our school.
What’s On
Please click on the link below to view our upcoming events and event newsletter, a dedicated space designed to keep you closely connected with our school community. Here, you’ll find up-to-date news, key announcements, event information, and helpful reminders. Whether you’re planning ahead or catching up on what’s new, this hub brings everything together in one convenient place to support your family’s school journey.
Claremont’s rich heritage - a timeline
Claremont’s story began in 1709, when Sir John Vanbrugh built a small house at Chargate Farm. Five years later, Thomas Pelham-Holles bought the estate, renamed it Claremont, and asked Vanbrugh to enlarge the house. The Walled Garden, designed by Vanbrugh once covered six acres and was ahead of its time, producing exotic fruits such as peaches, figs, and melons, grown against warm red-brick walls and in heated glasshouses. It is one of Vanbrugh’s last remaining walled gardens in Britian. Later, Robert Clive commissioned Capability Brown and Henry Holland to build the Palladian mansion we see today. During the Second World War, the estate was used by Sir Sydney Camm and Hawker Aircraft, and now Claremont is a thriving co-educational school for pupils aged 2–18.
To find out more about our history visit: Claremont Fan Court School – Our History
