Clayesmore School

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: Iwerne Minster

Blandford Forum, DT118LL
Phone: 1747813111
Website: clayesmore.com

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 113912
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL
Website: http://www.clayesmore.com
Age range: 7-19
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Capacity: 650 pupils
Setting: Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 377
Special Educational Needs: 1.6% (6 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 14 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 29; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 377 pupils; 7-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)

★★★★ ★

(6 students)

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)

★★★★ ★

(7 students)

Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)

★★★ ★★

(10 students)

Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)

★ ★★★★

(15 students)

Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)

★ ★★★★

(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Warmth Kindness Care Small-group teaching Academic standards LEX programme

Head Teacher's Message

Head’s Welcome by Acting Head Nicola Jones describes Clayesmore as a warm, kind school where pupils are known as individuals, taught in small groups by staff who care about how they learn. It highlights kindness as a daily value, emphasises the LEX programme, and invites visitors to come and see the school for themselves.

Facilities

Multi activity sports hall 25m deck-top swimming pool (25m x 9m) with depths 1m to 2m; temperature 28-29C; incline access steps; poolside hand bars 2 Squash Courts The Forum – a mixed-use gym space Fitness Suite – fully equipped with running, rowing and other gym machines, plus a free weights area On-site catering services Access to the School's Sports Centre and swimming pool for recreation and fitness

Curriculum Highlights

LEX programme (five-year programme to develop the skills, habits and confidence pupils need for further study and adult life) ACE (action, community, environment) in Sixth Form Duke of Edinburgh Award programme

Admissions Criteria

Prep admissions: No formal entrance assessments; informal assessment during a Taster day; share any EP/SEN reports; complete a registration form; pay a registration fee; deposit of £500 (UK) or £9,415 (Overseas); parental contract on offer. Senior admissions: Pupils should have the potential to pass at least 6 GCSEs; short entrance tests in English and maths; obtain a reference from the current headteacher and school reports; deposit of £1,000 (UK) or £13,753 (Overseas); moving up from Prep may reduce the deposit to £500. Applications, tours and staff meetings are part of the process; inquiries may be made to Admissions for further details.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Prep termly fees (Autumn 2025): Boarding £11,298.00; Day £7,389.60 (Years 5–8); Day £6,226.80 (Year 4); Day £5,781.60 (Year 3); Reception–Year 2 Day £3,500. Registration Fee UK £180; Overseas £300. Deposit UK £500; Overseas £9,415. When transferring from Prep to Senior, the balance between Prep deposit and Senior deposit is payable; all fees include VAT; from 1 January 2025 VAT applies. Senior termly fees: Boarding £16,503.60; Day £11,890.80; Registration UK £180; Overseas £300; Deposit UK £1,000; Overseas £13,753. Deposits are offset against final invoicing. Some deposits may be transferable between Prep and Senior if moving up.