Football Programme

Claremont School

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (South East England) Ages 1-18 Football
⚽ Prestige Partner School
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Proven football development environment — 400+ student athletes developed, 50+ players signed professionally, $3m+ in US scholarships generated
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Genuine dual pathway: 47% A*-A at A Level with nearly half of leavers progressing to Russell Group universities
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£1.5m investment underway in new floodlit 3G pitches and a modern strength and conditioning suite
About the school

Claremont School

Claremont School in East Sussex offers an excellent balance of elite football development, outstanding academics and strong pastoral care. As the flagship UK school within the International Schools Partnership, one of the world's largest education groups, Claremont combines a nurturing boarding environment with the resources and ambition of a major global organisation. Located just over an hour from London with excellent access to Heathrow and Gatwick, the school has also received Outstanding OFSTED ratings six inspections in a row.

Claremont School campus
Heritage & History
Claremont was founded in 1925 by M. O'Byrne in Hove with just four pupils, relocating to its present St Leonards-on-Sea site in 1945. The senior school was established in 2011 in the historic village of Bodiam and the school is today the flagship UK school within the International Schools Partnership.
Football Programme

Coaching & Development

Players at Claremont train daily under UEFA A licensed coaches as part of a structured International Football Academy embedded into the school timetable. The programme is built around showcase fixtures against professional academies including Brighton, Fulham and Crystal Palace, with clear pathways into the professional game and US college scholarships. Over its history the academy has developed more than 400 student athletes, with over 50 signing professional contracts and players generating more than $3 million in US scholarship awards.

Facilities & Resources
  • 125-acre prep estate at St Leonards-on-Sea
  • Two boarding houses (Pyke House in Battle, 44 beds; Clyde House, up to 60 beds)
  • New floodlit 3G football pitches (part of £1.5m investment)
  • Modern strength and conditioning suite (in development)
  • Senior school campus in the historic village of Bodiam
  • Refurbished sixth form boarding provision
Meet the Team

The coaches behind the programme

Football Academy Staff

UEFA A licensed coaching team

Claremont's International Football Academy is delivered by UEFA A licensed coaches working within the school day. Full staff profiles are published at https://www.claremontschool.co.uk/our-school/football-academy/academy-staff/

Accolades

Track record

Outstanding OFSTED ratings across six consecutive inspectionsOutstanding boarding judgement (Ofsted, 2021)50+ academy players signed professionally; $3m+ in US scholarships generatedFlagship UK school within the International Schools Partnership
Location

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (South East England)

Claremont's senior school sits in the historic village of Bodiam with its prep on a 125-acre estate at St Leonards-on-Sea, both in East Sussex. The school is just over an hour from central London by train and within easy reach of both major London airports, making it a practical base for UK and international families.

Nearest city
Hastings (5 miles)
Distance to London
65 miles
Nearest airports
London Gatwick (LGW) — 45 miles, London Heathrow (LHR) — 90 miles, London City (LCY) — 70 miles
St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (South East England)
Fees

Investment

Day
£26,565/year (£8,855/term, 2026-27, incl VAT)
Boarding (UK)
£46,761/year (full boarding, £15,587/term, 2026-27, incl VAT; weekly £41,541/year)
Boarding (international)
£52,665/year (Years 10-13 non-EU, £17,555/term, 2026-27, incl VAT)
Football programme
£2,310/year supplement for day pupils (£770/term); £4,845/year for international (£1,615/term)
Useful Links
School Website Football Programme Fees & Admissions About the School
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