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Claremont School

Other independent school · St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PW

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#778 of 2,536

Better than 69% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages1 to 19
Pupils418
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Edward Dickie
Local authorityEast Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1942
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 114640.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolEast SussexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.43.243.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%44.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%10.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%58.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 452--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolEast SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.36.94, similar to England, better than East Sussex32.6835
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels39.21, better than England, better than East Sussex31.4835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better19%, similar to England, better than East Sussex9.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.15, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study54--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils418
Girls192
Boys226
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.107
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.15

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.74.6%
Higher education59.7%
Employment13.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6%
Apprenticeship1.5%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Claremont School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.0 miPrimaryArk Little Ridge Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
1.3 miPrimaryWestfield SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryHollington Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Inadequate
1.6 miSecondaryArk Alexandra AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
1.8 miPrimaryMulberry Silverdale PrimaryAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miPrimaryChurchwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Claremont School

How does Claremont School rank in England?

Claremont School ranks 778 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 69% of schools).

What are Claremont School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Claremont School was B-, and 19% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Claremont School?

Claremont School has 418 pupils aged 1 to 19.

Does Claremont School have a sixth form?

Yes, Claremont School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.