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.

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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 Vs. National Average

+2.1%

City of London Freemen's School's fees are 2.1% higher than the national average.

Fees 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 264 nationally.

Note: Fee comparisons are based on core termly day fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials 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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Gender:Co-educational

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.

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STEM

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Academic

Art

Drama

Sport

Bursaries: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.

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