Schools Consultancy
The Clarendon Consultancy team specialises in independent school placements, offering expert, impartial guidance to help families navigate the complexities of the process. Our consultants take the time to truly understand you and your child to ensure we find the right school, one where they can thrive.
“Clarendon has a proven track record of success at 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, and 13+ to all the most selective schools in the country.”
Independent advice
Choosing the right school is a crucial decision, and the process can feel overwhelming with so many options, curricula, and admission requirements to consider. Our expert consultants provide personalised support, assessing your child’s strengths, interests, and future goals to identify schools that will be the best fit for them.
We offer completely independent advice – never taking commission from schools – so every recommendation is made with your child’s best interests in mind. Whether you’re applying to top independent schools, relocating, or preparing for entrance exams, we simplify the journey, ensuring a smooth process and helping you navigate each step with ease.
Independent advice
Schools Shortlist
What to do if you don’t know the landscape
With so many schools to choose from, finding the right fit can be time-consuming, confounding and complex. Our school shortlisting service streamlines the process by identifying the best options based on your child’s academic strengths, interests, and future aspirations.
- Consultation: Following an in depth consultation, our expert education consultants will curate a tailored shortlist of five schools that best suit your child’s needs.
- Full report: Each shortlisted school is accompanied by a one page report, providing insights into academics, pastoral care and admissions criteria, helping you to make an informed decision.
Cost: £1,500 + VAT
Full Consultancy
Finding the right school can feel daunting, especially with the added complexity of juggling multiple applications and the associated paperwork. Our full consultancy service provides comprehensive support to ensure a seamless admissions process. From carefully curated shortlists to final placement, we handle every detail, allowing you to focus on what matters most – choosing the best environment for your child to thrive.
Our service includes:
- Curating a personalised shortlist of five schools tailored to your child’s academic profile and aspirations, with a detailed report on each.
- Organising school open days and meetings with key staff
- Preparing your child for assessments and interviews, ensuring they feel confident and well-prepared*
- Accompanying you on school visits to offer expert insights
- Managing the entire registration process on your behalf
Cost: £10,000 + VAT
*assessment and interview preparation is charged at an additional hourly rate
Full Consultancy
Relocating families
Relocating can be a stressful experience, especially when it comes to finding the right school for your child in a new area. Our team of experts are here to make the transition smoother by offering tailored support for families moving to the UK.
- We provide a comprehensive relocation service, helping you navigate the local school options, understand regional differences, and ensure that your child’s educational needs are met in their new environment.
- We can advise on the best schools in your new location and manage the admissions process, ensuring that your family’s move is as seamless as possible.
- Whether you’re relocating from within the UK or abroad, we are here to help you find the right school and provide the support you need every step of the way.
Cost: POA
Ad hoc support
For families seeking flexible, expert guidance, we offer ad hoc hourly support tailored to your specific needs. Whether you need assistance with school shortlisting, application strategies, interview preparation, or navigating the admissions process, our experienced education consultants are here to provide the guidance you need, when you need it.
Cost: £150/hour + VAT
Ad hoc support
Testimonials
We have had an excellent experience with Orlando and his team at Clarendon. We wanted help finding. suitable tutor to help our son with the 7+, and over one year our son went from a state primary to a highly selective prep school. Orlando was communicative, responsive, thoughtful and unpressurising. He helped us find appropriate schools, and supported us through the complex Independent school system. Our son's tutor, Ben, was superb and really helped unlock our child's potential. Highly recommended!
A good friend recommended Clarendon after having conducted an extensive review of tutors ahead of securing a tutor for their own daughter. We have been delighted with the support from Orlando and his team. There was an initial meeting with our son to ensure the right tutor was identified in terms of personality fit and academic needs. This was followed by regular check ins, monthly report on progress and sound counsel in respect of future schools. Our son already had his heart set on a particular school and house and with Clarendon’s support he achieved his desired outcome. I couldn’t recommend Clarendon highly enough.
Orlando and his team were enthusiastic about my kids and their potentials, and found excellent tutors to fit their personalities and goals. I recommend Clarendon to anyone who is unsure of what the benefits having a tutor are or how to go about the process of finding one because Orlando is very approachable and will help clarify the path to success.
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Whatever your child’s educational dream, Clarendon can help.