City of London Freemen's School is a A-Level school in Ashtead, United Kingdom. Founded in 1854. It serves 910 students for students aged 7–18. Annual tuition ranges from $62,236 to $71,037 USD.
Explore This School
Location & getting here
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | 19 km | ~35 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
| Heathrow | 21 km | ~37 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| London City | 32 km | ~52 min | — |
NanaSays Scorecard
Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
All relevant standards relating to leadership and management, quality of education, pupils' physical and mental health, social and economic education, and safeguarding are met. The school demonstrates a strategic and highly effective approach to supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside academic achievement, which is identified as a significant strength. Two recommendations are identified: ensuring all previous inspection reports are included on the website, and developing careers education for younger pupils in Years 7-10.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Day (Years 3-6) | £6,553 | £19,659 |
| Day (Years 7-8) | £7,280 | £21,840 |
| Day (Years 9-11) | £8,797 | £26,391 |
| Day (Years 12-13) | £9,192 | £27,576 |
| Full Boarding (Years 9-11) | £16,674 | £50,022 |
| Weekly Boarding (Years 9-11) | £14,992 | £44,976 |
| Full Boarding (Years 12-13) | £17,091 | £51,273 |
| Weekly Boarding (Years 12-13) | £15,409 | £46,227 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch (Junior School) | Per year | £897 |
| Lunch (Senior School) | Per year | £1,005 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (6 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
City of London Freemen's School is a co-educational day and boarding school for ages 7–18 set in 57 acres of parkland in Ashtead Park, Surrey. Founded in 1854 to support orphaned children of City of London Freemen, it maintains a community-focused ethos while delivering strong academic results. With 92% of A-Level grades at A*–B and 90% of leavers securing their first-choice universities, the school combines academic excellence with pastoral care and purposeful leadership development.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 (Age 7) | Not specified in available content | — | — |
| Year 7 (Age 11+) | Not specified in available content | — | — |
| Year 9 (Age 13+) | Not specified in available content | — | — |
| Year 12 Sixth Form (Age 16+) | Not specified in available content | — | — |
How to apply
- Create online account or log in to admissions portal
- Register interest
- Apply for place
- Book open event or campus tour
- Submit required documentation
- Track application status
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- Supplementary Scholarship Form (if applying for scholarships)
Open events
- Junior School Open Morning — May
- Sixth Form Working Open Morning — April
- Sixth Form Open Evening — September
- Senior School Open Day — September
- Year 10 Experience Morning — June
Scholarships: Scholarships available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ across Academic, Sport, Drama, Music, Art and Design & Technology
Admissions contact: Phone: 01372 822400; Email: [email protected]
Online admissions portal for all applications. £200 non-refundable registration fee. Deposit of £2,000 required from day pupils; equivalent to one full term's fees from boarding pupils. Assessment formats and exam dates not specified in available online content.
Why Families Choose
- Academic excellence (92% A*-B at A-Level)
- Strong university placement (90% first-choice, 71% Russell Group)
- Community-focused co-educational ethos
- Beautiful historic 57-acre parkland campus
- Proximity to London and major airports (30-40 mins)
University Destinations
90% of City of London Freemen's School graduates go on to higher education. Recent graduates have been accepted at universities including:
Fees & Financials
Converted from GBP using exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £16,335 to £18,645 per term.
Boarding Life
Full Boarding
Student Life
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent
92% of A-Level grades awarded A*–B (2025)90% of leavers to first-choice universities71% to Russell Group institutions
Sports Programme
Comprehensive co-educational sports programme; limited detailed achievement data in crawled content; facilities noted as award-winning; ISI inspection (October 2025) confirms strategic investment in sport including sports scholar mentoring programme.