Claires Court Schools
Maidenhead, Berkshire · SL6 6AW
Claires Court is an independent all-through day school in Maidenhead offering education from nursery through to sixth form, unusually structured as separate junior, senior girls, and senior boys schools operating under one umbrella. Part of the LTC Education Group, it occupies multiple sites across Maidenhead and is known for a nurturing, family-feel ethos combined with genuine breadth of provision. The school takes pride in tailoring its curriculum to individual pupils and fostering confidence across academic, sporting, and creative domains without the intense pressure of highly selective London independents.
- →All-through structure means siblings and families can stay within one school community from age 2 to 18
- →Separate senior boys and senior girls schools offer single-sex education during key adolescent years within a coeducational framework
- →Strong co-curricular and sports programme with wide participation rather than elite selection
- →Located in Maidenhead making it accessible for families across east Berkshire and south Buckinghamshire without a London commute
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from a supportive, non-hyper-selective environment where they can develop confidence across academics, sport, and the arts; particularly suits families seeking continuity from early years through sixth form in a local independent setting.
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Contact & visit
1 College Avenue
Maidenhead, Berkshire
SL6 6AW
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Claires Court Schools?
Day fees at Claires Court Schools are approximately £25,065 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Claires Court Schools?
Claires Court Schools admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Claires Court Schools's exam results?
At Claires Court Schools, 5.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 34.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Claires Court Schools a boarding school?
Claires Court Schools is a day school in Maidenhead and does not offer boarding.
What is Claires Court Schools's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Claires Court Schools “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, family atmosphere where staff genuinely know each child
✓Strong sporting and co-curricular offering with good participation rates
✓Smooth all-through progression removes anxiety of repeated 11+ style entry processes
✓Responsive and approachable leadership and teaching staff
Common concerns
!Multi-site operation across Maidenhead can feel fragmented for some families
!Academic results and Oxbridge destinations lag behind more selective local independents such as Papplewick or St George's Ascot
!Fees not always seen as fully justified relative to facilities compared with larger boarding schools in the area