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City of London Freemen’s School,伦敦城市福瑞曼学校
Ashtead Park, Ashtead, Surrey KT21 1ET
Tel: 01372 277933 Fax: 01372 276165
Website: www.clfs.surrey.sch.uk
• CO-ED, 7–18, Day & Boarding
• Pupils 840, Upper sixth 90
• Termly fees £2724–£3651 (Day), £4878–£5805 (Boarding)
• HMC
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster

What it’s like
Founded in 1854 as a co-educational school, it moved in 1926 to Ashtead Park, between Epsom and Leatherhead. The main building is a magnificent 18th-century house, standing in 57 acres of splendid parkland, playing fields and woodlands. Conversion and modernisation have provided very good facilities, including new buildings for arts and sciences, a sixth-form centre, sports hall and floodlit astroturf, a multi-media centre, library and, most recently, a studio theatre. About 5% of parents have taken out Freedom of the City and about 40% of the pupils have siblings at the school. Thus, with its Foundation, Corporation patronage and City connections the school has a flourishing family and community element. The declared aims are to promote the spiritual, academic and social development of all, to the fullest extent, in an atmosphere of hard work, self-criticism, loyalty and enthusiasm. A sound general education is provided and examination results are very good. The school is strong in music and drama; the art department is also flourishing. A good range of sports and games is available and high standards are achieved (many county and national representatives). There are many extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme in which the school has a remarkable record. There is also active commitment to local community services in the parish among the senior pupils.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 7–18; 840 pupils, 804 day (400 boys, 404 girls), 36 boarders (18 boys, 18 girls). Senior department, age range 13–18, 486 pupils (248 boys, 238 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 7, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own entrance exam used. Any and all special skills looked for at entry. No religious requirements; school is inter-denominational with C of E affiliation. State school entry 30% of intake at 7, 10% at 13 and 16.

Scholarships & bursaries 34 pa scholarships (funded by Corporation of London), up to 50% tuition fees. Approx 20 bursaries, £500–£3000 pa.

Parents 60+% live within 10 miles; up to 10% live overseas.

Head & staff
Headmaster: D C Haywood, in post from 1987. Educated at Nottingham High and Cambridge University (geography). Previously Second Master at Dauntsey’s, Head of Geography at King Edward’s (Birmingham) and Assistant Geography Teacher at Brentwood.
Teaching staff: 77 full time, 35 part time (incl music). Annual turnover 4–5%. Average age 35.

Exam results
GCSE: On average, 95 pupils in upper fifth: almost all gain at least grade C in 9+ subjects. Average GCSE score 66 (65 over 5 years).
A-levels: 90 in upper sixth: 75% pass in 4+ subjects; 25% in 3. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 397.

University & college entrance 98% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (10% after a gap year), 10% to Oxbridge. 15% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 25% in science & engineering, 50% in humanities & social sciences, 5% in art & design, 2% in music. A few typically go on to foundation courses or into careers.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 21 GCSE subjects, 24 AS-level, 21 A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; in addition, all take AS-level general studies (A-level optional). 45% take science A-levels; 24% arts/humanities; 31% both. Key skills integrated in sixth-form courses; ICT, number and communication taken by all.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Limited individual support for young dyslexic pupils; mildly visually handicapped supported.
Languages: French, German and Spanish (taught from age 9) offered to GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular exchanges (France and Germany).
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons/week) and across the curriculum, eg databases in maths, science, geography. 300 computers for pupil use (13 hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access. Most pupils take Clait in Year 7.

The arts
Music: Over 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 20+ musical groups including orchestras, choirs, wind, jazz bands, saxophone quartet, chamber music groups. About 10 at junior conservatoires; regular winners (different classes) Chamber Music for Schools competition; various groups tour.
Drama: Drama offered. GCSE drama and A-level theatre studies. Majority of pupils are involved in school and house/other productions. Recent senior productions, Pride and Prejudice, Warrior, Cabaret, Les Miserables (musical every 2 years). Many pupils in outside theatrical or music productions locally, some regularly in TV series.
Art & design: On average, 26 take GCSE, 11 A-level. Design, pottery, textiles, photography also offered. Regular successes in local competitions.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, cricket, athletics, swimming compulsory for boys; hockey, tennis, athletics, swimming for girls. Fifth and sixth form only: squash, badminton, golf, basketball, netball. Numerous county, some national honours particularly in hockey, rugby, cricket, swimming and athletics. Regular overseas tours in major sports.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Community service optional, all ages. Up to 30 clubs, eg debating, Christian Union, karate, fencing, computer, art, drama, Young Investigators, chess, other sports.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout; more flexibility in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl, head of house, appointed by Headmaster after consultation with staff and pupils. School Council.
Religion: Morning assembly daily.
Social: Organised trips abroad include exchanges, sports tours, music tours (eg jazz band to Avignon, senior orchestra and choir to Prague). Upper sixth pupils allowed to bring own car, bike or motorbike to school. Meals self-service. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect a detention; those caught smoking or bringing cannabis on the premises could expect expulsion.

Boarding 30% have own study bedroom. Single-sex houses of up to 25, mainly 11–18 age range. Resident qualified nurse, GP local. Central dining room. Flexible weekend exeats. Visits to local town allowed, mainly in the sixth form.

Alumni association is run by Mr Alastair Law, c/o the school.