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Clayesmore School
Independent school · Dorset
| Address | Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 414 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01747813111 |
| Website | http://www.clayesmore.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 18 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Day pupil return dates used; boarders return the day before. Half terms and exeats start 4pm Friday. No second Spring exeat owing to early Easter. Summer term ends Thu 1 Jul for Y3-Y8 and Fri 2 Jul for Y9-Y13 (senior date used).
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 9 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Thu 30 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 24 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Fri 19 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Fri 21 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Fri 10 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Fri 28 Apr 2028 to Mon 1 May 2028, Fri 16 Jun 2028 to Sun 18 Jun 2028
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028
Day pupil return dates used; boarders return the day before. Summer term ends Thu 29 Jun for Y3-Y8 and Fri 30 Jun for Y9-Y13 (senior date used).
Fees
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception to Year 2, day (inc VAT) | £3,500.00 |
| Year 3, day (inc VAT) | £5,781.60 |
| Year 4, day (inc VAT) | £6,226.80 |
| Year 4 to Year 8, boarding (inc VAT) | £11,298.00 |
| Year 5 to Year 8, day (inc VAT) | £7,389.60 |
| Year 9 to Year 13, day (inc VAT) | £11,890.80 |
| Year 9 to Year 13, boarding (inc VAT) | £16,503.60 |
| Registration fee, overseas | £300.00 |
| Deposit, overseas (Prep School) | £9,415.00 |
| Deposit, overseas (Senior School and Sixth Form) | £13,753.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Academic year not stated on the page. All fees include VAT. UK registration £180, UK deposit £1000. Means-tested bursaries; sibling discount 5% eldest, 10% subsequent.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Six steps: contact admissions; visit; register with a £180 fee plus the latest school report; Prep pupils attend a Taster Day (boarders may stay overnight); assessments and a reference from the current Head; then an offer, accepted by signing the Parent Contract and paying a £1,000 deposit.
- Taster Day (Prep School)
- English and Maths assessments (Years 6, 7, 8 and Years 9, 10, 11)
- Further subject assessments for Sixth Form and scholarship candidates
- Reference from current Head
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.