Open Day Information

Clayesmore School Whole School Open Morning

Event date: 19 Sep 2026

Event time: 9:00 am

"Quiet Magic for Every Child: More Than Just Education."

There are schools you can summarise in a prospectus, and there are schools that reveal their character the moment you step onto the grounds. Clayesmore is unmistakably the latter. Set among the rolling Dorset hills, there is an undeniable sense of something special here – a quiet magic that greets you the moment you arrive. It is not the beautiful buildings or impressive facilities that define Clayesmore, but the way each child is embraced, understood and empowered to flourish.

Clayesmore is a school where every child brings their own stories, strengths and potential. Here, no one is expected to fit a mould. Pupils find their place, their people and their confidence, because they are valued for who they are as well as who they might become. This deep sense of belonging underpins ambition.  When pupils feel secure, they dare to achieve.

The education here is richly rounded. Academic ambition sits alongside a love of the arts, sport, outdoor adventure and intellectual curiosity. Opportunities such as Model United Nations, Young Enterprise and the Duke of Edinburgh Award encourage pupils to look outward, think critically and challenge themselves. Our unique LEX programme, taken by every student from Prep School through to Sixth Form, – offers tailored, life-preparing experiences that develop character, leadership and resilience. Success at Clayesmore is personal, varied and often surprising. A child who arrives shy may find their voice in drama or a hesitant mathematician may discover a flair for design.

At Clayesmore, students consistently exceed their own expectations. Those with the drive and aptitude for the most competitive academic pathways are supported to reach Russell Group universities and beyond. Pupils whose talents lie outside traditional academia achieve meaningful academic success and progress to exceptional apprenticeships, specialist colleges or universities that suit their ambitions. Whatever their direction, every child is guided towards the future that is right for them.

Boarding at Clayesmore offers a home-from-home experience. Boarders, and day pupils too, speak of the school’s unmistakable family atmosphere, lifelong friendships, staff who listen, and a community where children feel safe to be entirely themselves as they discover who they are and who they can become. In this environment, they grow into grounded, articulate and thoughtful young adults, ready to step confidently into the wider world.

Clayesmore is more than a school. It is a place where magic quietly happens every day. A place where children find their strengths, their voices and their futures. A place where children belong, and when they belong, they become scholars, artists, visionaries and leaders. Whatever their story is meant to be.

Clayesmore offers an educational journey that prepares students for life, not just the next step. To discover it for yourself, contact the Admissions team: admissions@clayesmore.com.