Clayesmore School
Where every child is known and noticed.
Set in 62 acres of stunning Dorset parkland, Clayesmore is one of the UK's leading boarding schools for over 500 pupils aged 7-18. Renowned nationally and internationally for its warm, friendly and family ethos. Founded in 1896, Clayesmore is rooted in tradition but unafraid to embrace innovation, providing a broad and balanced academic education, underpinned by outstanding pastoral care that enables all students to flourish.
Small enough for every pupil to be known and noticed, (yet large enough to compete successfully against local rivals), Clayesmore students develop the essential qualities of confidence, kindness and respect and go on to become impressive young men and women ready to take their place in the world. This is achieved by lots of individual attention from staff, a broad range of subjects from which to choose, and LEX - a unique personal development programme. The Clayesmore ethos of warmth and care ensures that every individual can succeed.
In recent years, 95% of our pupils have gone to their first choice university in the UK and internationally. Others have signed up for impressive apprenticeships or gone straight into the world of work and business. At Clayesmore, we recognise that every individual is different and there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to academic studies and education as a whole.
No wonder we have been described in the press as ‘small but mighty’ and ‘the UK’s best kept secret!’
| Head | Mrs Jo Thomson |
| School Type | Combined co-education school |
| Junior Age Range | 7 - 13 |
| Senior Age Range | 13 - 18 |
| Academic | GCSE: Yes Alevel: Yes Int'l Baccalaureate: No |
| Vocational | We offer 17 A Levels and 6 Level 3 BTEC courses. A Levels include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, French, Spanish, English Literature, History, Geography, Art, Photography, Economics, Business, Design Technology, and Psychology. Our BTECs include Sport, Hospitality, Health & Social Care, IT, Performing Arts and Music Technology. |
| Boarding Fees From | £11,298.00 per term |
| Forces Discount | Year 3 to Year 8: CEA plus 10% 拢986.28 per term, equivalent to 拢2,958.84 per annum. Senior Year 9 to Year 13: 拢2,628.80 per term, equivalent to 拢7,886.40 per annum, based on the standard military discount, however additional discounts may be applied (if applicable) up to not less than CEA plus 10% |
| Total Students | 491 |
| Youngest Boarder | 7 |
| Junior Boarders | 38 |
| Senior Boarders | 189 |
| Int'l Students | 45 |
| Closest Airport 1 | Bournemouth (42km) |
| Closest Airport 2 | Heathrow (157km) |
| School Address | Clayesmore School Iwerne Minster Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8LL |