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City of London Freemen's School

Co-ed

Domine Dirige Nos

(Lord, guide us)

Non-Denominational
Year 3 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 7-18)
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City of London Freemen's School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 7 to 18, situated in 57 acres of parkland at Ashtead Park, Surrey. Founded in 1854 by the City of London Corporation, the school is centred around a Grade II listed mansion house. Facilities include a specialist music school with a 200-seat recital hall and a modern sports centre featuring a competition-standard swimming pool. Its ethos encourages students to learn, lead, and make a difference, balancing academic rigour with extensive extracurricular opportunities in a historic rural setting.

Selectivity:
Academic
Admission to the school is based on academic potential and achievement. For entry into the Junior School at Year 3, candidates are assessed through written papers in English and Mathematics, as well as an interview. Applicants for Year 7 and Year 9 entry sit the ISEB Common Pre-Tests, which are adaptive online evaluations covering English, Maths, and reasoning skills. The final selection also takes into account an interview performance and a confidential reference from the applicant's current school.
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Ad-Hoc Boarding

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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+2.0%

City of London Freemen's School's fees are 2.0% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+1.6%

City of London Freemen's School's fees are 1.6% higher than the county average.

Based on 69 schools in Surrey and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Freeman
Founded:1854
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 52%/48% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 5.9% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 943 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
GCSE
Foundation Project Qualification (FPQ)
ABRSM
A Level
IGCSE
LAMDA
Higher Project Qualification (HPQ)
Trinity College London
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Scholarships:
STEM
Design & Technology
Music
Academic
Art
Drama
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
The school provides financial aid through means-tested bursaries for talented students from families who require support with tuition costs. These awards are reviewed annually based on household income and assets.
Sports Facilities:
Squash Court
Tennis Court
Table Tennis
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Cross Country Course
Basketball Court
Badminton Court
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Fencing
Playing Fields
Rugby Pitch
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Astroturf Pitch
Athletics Track
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Drama Studio
Wellbeing Suite
3D Printer
Kiln
Photography Studio
Forest School
Theatre
Health Centre
Textiles Studio
Recital Hall
Ceramics Studio
Dance Studio
Music Studio
Library
Laser Cutter
Allotment
SEND Centre
Chapel
Recording Studio

Contact Information

Address

Ashtead Park, Park Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1ET

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General Enquiries

01372 822400

Admissions

01372 822423

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Company Details

Corporate Type:Municipal Corporation
Charitable Status:Charitable
Owner/Stakeholder:City of London Corporation (owner)