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Clayesmore School

Iwerne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull boardingAges 3 months - 18Independent430 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

34.4/ 100
Regional
Academic record11
Press reputation45
Alumni62
Prestige61
Parental signal32

The Worldly ranking measures a school's external standing from publicly sourced signals — academic results, press coverage, alumni and awards — scored out of 100. It is objective and separate from the Boardingly scorecard above. Signal coverage: 90%. Provisional while we widen sourcing.

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-Prep

Entrance requirements

Pupils joining Year 6 and above at Prep are required to undertake assessment tests. All students joining the Senior school must have the potential to pass at least 6 GCSEs.

Life & activities

Sports

RugbyWatersportsEquestrianClimbingDuke of Edinburgh Award

Arts

MusicDramaArtPhotographyDesign Technology

Extra-curricular

LEX (weekend programme of trips and experiences)Duke of Edinburgh AwardCountry sportsWatersportsEquestrian activitiesClimbingACE (Action, Community, Environment) programmeWork placements

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full

Pastoral care: Clayesmore places strong emphasis on pastoral care, providing a secure, safe and happy environment. House staff and tutors support pupils throughout their time at the school, and the school has a dedicated Health Centre.

Latest inspection

Inspection outcome not yet verified.