Claremont High School

About Claremont High School

Claremont High School is a mixed state secondary in the London borough of Brent, serving pupils from age 11 to 18. It sits within a competitive local landscape: Brent has 18 secondary schools, eight of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Claremont is one of them, having achieved that top grade in its most recent inspection. Among its peers in the borough, it ranks behind Michaela Community School, Wembley High Technology College and JFS, which are the three highest-scoring schools in Brent according to the local context data. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Gregory's Catholic Science College, just 0.8 km away. Claremont is a large school with 1,657 pupils on roll, well above its stated capacity of 800, and it has a dedicated Sixth Form centre. It also offers nursery provision and boarding, making it an unusual option for families seeking continuity from early years through to sixth form within a single, highly-rated institution.

Academically, Claremont's most recent published results are from the 2023/24 academic year. At Key Stage 4, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36, which is below the national average, and an EBacc average point score of 3.05. No Progress 8 score is available in the data, so it is not possible to compare the school's impact on pupil progress against the local authority average of 0.73. At Key Stage 5, the picture is stronger: the school's A-level value added score is 0.02, with a confidence interval ranging from -0.2 to 0.23, placing it in the 'Average' progress banding. The average points per entry is 35.71, equivalent to a B- grade, and 22.2% of entries achieved grades of AAB or higher. The best three A-levels averaged a B- grade, suggesting solid sixth-form outcomes for those who stay on.

The school is well equipped with facilities including a library, ICT suite, astro turf, swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium, tennis courts, theatre and a Sixth Form centre. Sports offered range from tennis and swimming to rowing and cricket, and there is a broad club programme covering film, science, eco issues, drama, debating, coding and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. For families with children who have special educational needs, the data does not specify SEND provisions, so it is worth contacting the school directly. Given its Outstanding Ofsted rating, large size and wide age range, Claremont is likely to suit families looking for a full through-school option in Brent, particularly those who value strong sixth-form outcomes and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school is oversubscribed relative to its capacity, so early application is advisable.

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