Claremont Football Academy

Claremont School is a co-educational day and boarding school, set across two beautiful sites in East Sussex, England.

Through our Boys' and Girls' Football Academy, we offer an intensive football development programme capable of taking the most gifted footballers to the next level as well as opening doors to a range of roles in the game such as coaching, scouting, performance analysis and research to name a few.  We pride ourselves on offering a truly international programme and consistently have players from over 25 different nationalities studying and playing at any given time.

 

At Claremont School Football Academy, all students are fully enrolled in the school (there is no option to only pursue the Football Academy):

  • Football Junior Academy for children from age 8 for Day Students, and from age 11 for Boarding Students
  • Football Senior Academy for children aged 14 - 18.

 

VAT Update

Claremont is committed to supporting international families by absorbing 7% of the cost of VAT, with an average 13% fee increase for the 2025-26 school year. This approach is designed to ease the financial impact on our community while ensuring we maintain the quality of education and services provided.

Through our Boys' and Girls' Football Academy, we offer an intensive football development programme capable of taking the most gifted footballers to the next level as well as opening doors to a range of roles in the game such as coaching, scouting, performance analysis and research to name a few.  We pride ourselves on offering a truly international programme and consistently have players from over 25 different nationalities studying and playing at any given time.

 

At Claremont School Football Academy, all students are fully enrolled in the school (there is no option to only pursue the Football Academy):

  • Football Junior Academy for children from age 8 for Day Students, and from age 11 for Boarding Students
  • Football Senior Academy for children aged 14 - 18.

 

VAT Update

Claremont is committed to supporting international families by absorbing 7% of the cost of VAT, with an average 13% fee increase for the 2025-26 school year. This approach is designed to ease the financial impact on our community while ensuring we maintain the quality of education and services provided.

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    Experienced UEFA qualified coaches
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    Clear routes for progression
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    Proven success in all age groups
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    Exclusive 'Year 13 Exit Programme'

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Football Academy Fees

Further information on our fees can be found here.

EU Students

Years 7 and 8: £16,540 per term
Year 9: £18,512 per term
Years 10 to 13: £18,783 per term
Years 7 and 8: £16,540 per term
Year 9: £18,512 per term
Years 10 to 13: £18,783 per term

International Students

Years 7 and 8: £16,966 per term
Year 9: £18,899 per term
Years 10 to 13: £19,170 per term
Years 7 and 8: £16,966 per term
Year 9: £18,899 per term
Years 10 to 13: £19,170 per term

Day Students

Years 4 to 6: £7,738 per term
Years 7 and 8: £7,885 per term
Year 9: £9,775 per term
Years 10 to 13: £10,048 per term
Years 4 to 6: £7,738 per term
Years 7 and 8: £7,885 per term
Year 9: £9,775 per term
Years 10 to 13: £10,048 per term

EU Students

Years 7 and 8: £16,540 per term
Year 9: £18,512 per term
Years 10 to 13: £18,783 per term

International Students

Years 7 and 8: £16,966 per term
Year 9: £18,899 per term
Years 10 to 13: £19,170 per term

Day Students

Years 4 to 6: £7,738 per term
Years 7 and 8: £7,885 per term
Year 9: £9,775 per term
Years 10 to 13: £10,048 per term

Next Level Coaching

High-Profile Football Coaching team

 

Football Academy Director Jim Colston has over 30 years of experience in the game and has helped develop players in the United Kingdom for several elite-level clubs. A number of his former players are currently plying their trade in European leagues and beyond. Jim’s team have amassed a wealth of coaching experience and together have the knowledge and connections to get the best out of every player.

High-Profile Football Coaching team

 

Football Academy Director Jim Colston has over 30 years of experience in the game and has helped develop players in the United Kingdom for several elite-level clubs. A number of his former players are currently plying their trade in European leagues and beyond. Jim’s team have amassed a wealth of coaching experience and together have the knowledge and connections to get the best out of every player.

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Fast Progression

 

With clear progression routes, opportunities to play alongside current Premier League academy players already at the School, and compete against elite level schools both locally and further afield, talented and aspiring players are given the platform to realise their potential at the level suited to their ability. Many of our players start their journey in our Junior Academy, including two boys who are currently playing professionally for Gillingham and Brighton & Hove Albion as well as a number of senior players who are already signed to clubs in Europe.

Fast Progression

 

With clear progression routes, opportunities to play alongside current Premier League academy players already at the School, and compete against elite level schools both locally and further afield, talented and aspiring players are given the platform to realise their potential at the level suited to their ability. Many of our players start their journey in our Junior Academy, including two boys who are currently playing professionally for Gillingham and Brighton & Hove Albion as well as a number of senior players who are already signed to clubs in Europe.

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On and Off the Football Pitch

 

Every match is recorded providing opportunities to analyse skills and performance so that coaches and players are always able to assess skills and abilities and understand what is needed to progress further. A full-time Strength and Conditioning coach ensures Academy students are in tip-top condition and ready for the increasing demands of training sessions and competitive matches.

On and Off the Football Pitch

 

Every match is recorded providing opportunities to analyse skills and performance so that coaches and players are always able to assess skills and abilities and understand what is needed to progress further. A full-time Strength and Conditioning coach ensures Academy students are in tip-top condition and ready for the increasing demands of training sessions and competitive matches.

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A UNIQUE ACADEMIC AND FOOTBALL PROGRAMME

To succeed in today’s professional game, it is important to work hard both on the pitch and in the classroom. Claremont School is rated Outstanding by the government regulator (OFSTED) and our experienced coaching team has created a unique play and study programme, capable of enabling all young players to realise their footballing dreams and fulfil their academic potential.
academic1 Personalised Learning Programme
Each student receives individual support and has the opportunity to tailor their learning programme to suit their own particular interests and needs; and their Football Academy commitments.
 
We want to help students realise their footballing dreams and also develop the skills needed to pass GCSE and A Level exams and enter top universities.
Each student receives individual support and has the opportunity to tailor their learning programme to suit their own particular interests and needs; and their Football Academy commitments.
 
We want to help students realise their footballing dreams and also develop the skills needed to pass GCSE and A Level exams and enter top universities.
claremont_football_home Linking ‘Home’ with School
Francoise Armstrong is Claremont’s Assistant Head and our Director of Boarding. For all Football Academy boarders, Mrs. Armstrong provides the link between the boarding house and school, providing advice, help and support for all students off the pitch, however big or small their needs.
Francoise Armstrong is Claremont’s Assistant Head and our Director of Boarding. For all Football Academy boarders, Mrs. Armstrong provides the link between the boarding house and school, providing advice, help and support for all students off the pitch, however big or small their needs.

ACADEMY SUCCESS

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Our boys teams achieve regular success. In recent years, our U13 and U14 teams have been crowned national champions, the U18 team became County Cup champions and more recently, our Year 11 team became SESSFA Regional champions.
Our boys teams achieve regular success. In recent years, our U13 and U14 teams have been crowned national champions, the U18 team became County Cup champions and more recently, our Year 11 team became SESSFA Regional champions.
claremont_football_girls_team Girls Academy Development
The Girls Academy programme began in 2019 and already our teams have reached the latter stages of important competitions.
The Girls Academy programme began in 2019 and already our teams have reached the latter stages of important competitions.
claremont_football_boy_2-1 Exciting Futures
Claremont Football Academy scholars have gone on to join clubs across England and in Europe.
Claremont Football Academy scholars have gone on to join clubs across England and in Europe.

BOARDING SCHOOL

Both of our boarding houses are located off campus, as we believe it is vital for students to have a break from school and training – close enough to get to school in under 15 minutes, but far away enough for it to feel like you’re really going “home” after a happy day “at work”.

claremont_piked-house Pyke House
Pyke House is our Girls and Junior Boarding House and is located in the heart of the historic village of Battle in East Sussex. It has great shops, a warm and welcoming community feel and is just a five minute walk from the mainline station into London.
Pyke House is our Girls and Junior Boarding House and is located in the heart of the historic village of Battle in East Sussex. It has great shops, a warm and welcoming community feel and is just a five minute walk from the mainline station into London.
claremont_clyde-house Clyde House
Clyde House accommodates boys from Year 9 to Year 13. It is a spacious and airy building with a range of private rooms, en-suite facilities and a big garden. The house is within walking distance of local shops and a large supermarket – and is just three miles from the seaside.
Clyde House accommodates boys from Year 9 to Year 13. It is a spacious and airy building with a range of private rooms, en-suite facilities and a big garden. The house is within walking distance of local shops and a large supermarket – and is just three miles from the seaside.
claremont_weekend_activities Weekend Activities
Our weekend activity programme gives students plenty of opportunities to socialise, immerse themselves in village life and experience a wide range of cultural trips and activities in a multicultural environment. Boarders have access to the extensive sporting facilities that our school provides.
Our weekend activity programme gives students plenty of opportunities to socialise, immerse themselves in village life and experience a wide range of cultural trips and activities in a multicultural environment. Boarders have access to the extensive sporting facilities that our school provides.

OUTSTANDING FACILITIES

We believe that professional coaching in exceptional surroundings can be combined with a strong emphasis on academic excellence to give all Academy students the ability to achieve their dreams.
We believe that professional coaching in exceptional surroundings can be combined with a strong emphasis on academic excellence to give all Academy students the ability to achieve their dreams.
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    More than 50 hectares of beautiful grounds and playing fields
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    Floodlit all-weather sports pitches
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    Two indoor sports halls
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    Two swimming pools (indoor and outdoor)
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    Two newly refurbished boarding houses

ADMISSION PROCESS

Students can join Claremont Boarding School from 11 to 18 years old.
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Students learn in a way that amaze them, and you

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International Learning Opportunities for Students

At ISP, learning is at the heart of everything we do, and we want to continually provide the best learning opportunities possible for our students and their families. We believe that as part of our students’ learning journey it is important that they have the chance to experience learning outside of the classroom and connect with other ISP students. As a global group of schools, our students benefit from being part of a wider international community, which provides many additional learning and cultural opportunities.

At ISP, learning is at the heart of everything we do, and we want to continually provide the best learning opportunities possible for our students and their families. We believe that as part of our students’ learning journey it is important that they have the chance to experience learning outside of the classroom and connect with other ISP students. As a global group of schools, our students benefit from being part of a wider international community, which provides many additional learning and cultural opportunities.

FIND OUT MORE

Where to find Claremont Football Academy

Claremont Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form
St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PW
Bodiam, Nr. Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ
01580 830396
 
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