Claremont Fan Court School has achieved outstanding results in its latest independent parent survey, significantly outperforming benchmark averages for independent day schools across key measures of parent satisfaction and advocacy.
A co-educational through-school in Esher for pupils aged 2 to 18, Claremont combines academic ambition with a strong focus on wellbeing, enrichment and personal development.
With nearly 50 years’ experience educating girls and boys together, the school is known for its forward-thinking approach and child-centred ethos.
To understand how this is experienced by families, Claremont invited parents to share their views through an independent survey conducted by RS Academics.
The results paint a clear picture of a school where happiness and achievement go hand in hand...
Claremont Fan Court School
Claremont outperforms benchmarks with exceptional parent satisfaction
Survey results reveal exceptionally high levels of parent satisfaction, with near-universal agreement that they would recommend Claremont.
For many families, it was the clear first-choice school, even after considering other options.
Results were significantly above the benchmark average across key measures of parent advocacy, including:
- Completely satisfied parents
- Parents saying they would defiantly recommend the school
- Parent with their expectations exceeded
“We are VERY happy with our choice of Claremont as it has really fulfilled all of our aspirations.”
A school where children are truly known and nurtured
When asked to describe the school, the strongest themes to emerge are care, confidence and community, with these top three characteristics chosen:
- A nurturing and supportive environment
- Promotes character, confidence and independence
- Feels like a close, welcoming community
“Because my child feels supported and cared for, they are far more confident and willing to challenge themselves.”
A standout academic offer led by strong leadership
Parents strongly endorse the school’s leadership and the successful combination of a rich education offer with quality teaching.
Claremont outperforms the benchmark school average across:
- The range of academic subjects on offer
- The leadership of the school
- The quality of teaching
“Claremont treats our son as an individual. The school provides opportunities for each child to discover what their personal strengths are and recognises and celebrates these strengths.”
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Beyond the classroom
Claremont’s extensive co-curricular programme is a defining feature of the school, with parents highlighting its exceptional breadth of activities, sport and academic enrichment.
Families also value the outstanding on-site facilities across the school’s stunning campus, where pupils have the freedom to explore new interests, discover passions and grow in confidence.
Claremont stood out from the benchmark school average in features and opportunities across:
- Co-curricular clubs and activities
- Sporting opportunities
- Academic enrichment within the senior school
“Extracurricular clubs are varied and interesting, which is a big plus. I like the outdoors nature of some of the teaching, and encouragement to get outside and embrace the school grounds.”
“There is so much variation and opportunity each week, it's fantastic.”
Pastoral care at the heart of school life
Pastoral care is consistently identified by parents as one of Claremont’s defining strengths, valuing the balance between academic ambition and a strong focus on wellbeing to provide a happy, fulfilling school experience.
The top three endorsed features of the school are:
- Children are able to be themselves
- Each child is treated as an individual
- Strong concern for pupil wellbeing
“The best is the balance achieved between academic emphasis and nurturing. Standards are high.”
A consistent message emerges through the feedback. Parents appreciate how Claremont understands their children as individuals, which supports their children to achieve their best and thrive in their own way.
“They clearly work hard to get to know and understand each child. There is so much variation and opportunity each week; it's fantastic.”
A distinctive education where happiness drives achievement
Overall, the survey findings confirm Claremont as a school where children are truly known, supported and inspired.
Academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and a wealth of opportunities combine to create an environment where pupils feel happy, confident and understood, and where they are empowered not only to succeed, but to flourish.
“We are really happy with Claremont and how it guides/has guided our children in life. It is a grounded, happy school that encourages students to be the best version of themselves.”
