All Black Jerome Kaino's Masterclass at Clayesmore School on Tackling Rugby's Rough Edge
Wednesday, 31 January 2024From ruck to reboot: Sam Peters looks for a game-changing playbook at a Dorset school with Jerome Kaino’s evasion clinic as a beacon for change....
Thank you Spinney Trust
Monday, 29 January 2024My name is Ottie and I left Clayesmore last year (2023) after five years. I feel very lucky as, with the help of the Spinney Trust, I am out...
A Modern Odyssey by Hugh Thompson
Tuesday, 23 January 2024In the book which goes with the John Craxton exhibition at the Pallant Gallery Chichester(until April 21) it states, he “attended various private...
The OCulus
Wednesday, 1 November 2023The latest edition of the OCulus is now available to read online here.
If you would like a hard copy, please...
If you would like a hard copy, please...
London Drinks
Wednesday, 18 October 2023Thank you to Paul Killik for hosting the Clayesmore Society London drinks reception earlier this week. It was wonderful to see so many OCs, current and...
Daniel Gray Entertains
Friday, 29 September 2023We greatly enjoyed watching Daniel Gray (Manor 2017) entertain guests at Vogue World London recently.
He is busy rehearsing now for his next project...
He is busy rehearsing now for his next project...
OCs triumph
Monday, 18 September 2023Despite relentless rain, the OC football and hockey matches went ahead this weekend. We are very grateful to everyone who came along on such a wet and...
London Drinks
Thursday, 31 August 2023It was super to welcome so many OCs to The Antelope in Belgravia for drinks in July.
All Aboard
Tuesday, 27 June 2023Huge thanks to Thomas Reed (Devine 2009) for giving the Clayesmore CCF cadets such a wonderful day aboard HMS Tracker.
They had a waterside tour...
They had a waterside tour...
Football Success
Wednesday, 14 June 2023Alasdair McDouall (Devine 2020) enjoyed another successful season out in Dubai, playing for @cityfcofficial...
OC Cricket Masterclass
Wednesday, 14 June 2023We welcomed OCs and county cricket players Will Tripcony and Josh Parsons back to Clayesmore last week to lead a cricket masterclass for some of our prep...
Forever Joseph
Friday, 9 June 2023Hugh Thompson (1964) on a recent trip to Scarborough found out why the local theatre has kept the name of OC Stephen Joseph (1921-67). Theatre historian...
OC City Lunch 2023
Friday, 9 June 2023The annual city lunch took place yesterday, 8th June at the fabulous Le Beaujolais restaurant on Litchfield Street.
OCs attending were:
Andrew...
OCs attending were:
Andrew...
Golf Day at Remedy Oak
Thursday, 1 June 2023OCs, current and former parents, staff and pupils enjoyed a fabulous day of golf at Remedy Oak on Tuesday.
Winner of the Dorset Trophy was Ross...
Winner of the Dorset Trophy was Ross...
Bronze Casting with Stephen Coles (Devine 2001)
Friday, 26 May 2023This week Stephen, who runs the foundry Coles Casting, ran an initial wax sculpting workshop with some of Year 10&11 art and DT pupils. It was a wonderful...
Bristol Drinks
Monday, 22 May 2023It was wonderful to welcome so many Old Clayesmorians to the Cosy Club in Bristol last week for drinks and a catch up.
Thank you to the Old Clayesmorian...
Thank you to the Old Clayesmorian...
The 2023 Clayesmore Lecture
Wednesday, 17 May 2023We were thrilled to welcome Rory Bremner as our 40th Clayesmore Lecture speaker where, interspersed with hilarious impressions of Trump, Johnson and others,...
Top Testimonial
Monday, 15 May 2023For many years before he moved 25 years ago to sunny Monterey, California actor/writer Howard Burnham(1960-64) taught at top girls’ school, Queen...
Cricket Inspiration
Wednesday, 10 May 2023It was wonderful to welcome current Northamptonshire CCC professional, Lewis (Manor 2013) back to Clayesmore recently. Lewis kindly gave up his time to...
Oklahoma for George
Friday, 28 April 2023We were thrilled to see George Maddison reprising his role as Curly in the hugely popular musical Oklahoma.
Do go along and support if you can....
Do go along and support if you can....
2003 OC Reunion
Tuesday, 25 April 2023It was wonderful to welcome the 2003 leavers back to Clayesmore last weekend. Some hadn't been back since they left 20 years ago! Guests travelled...
Called to the Bar
Monday, 17 April 2023Congratulations to Imogen Pitts (Wolverton 2017) who was recently called to the Bar.
"Having graduated with a first-class law degree from King...
"Having graduated with a first-class law degree from King...
Memorial Service
Wednesday, 22 March 2023The memorial service for Charles Barter (1961) took place at St. John the Evangelist Church in Tincleton recently. Many OCs attended and paid their respects...
Clayesmore Choral Concert
Wednesday, 15 March 2023The Clayesmore Choir and Choral Society performed a wide variety of Choral music, including Mendelssohn's "Hear my Prayer", Allegri's...
De La Warr Pavilion
Thursday, 9 March 2023Intrepid OCs Stephen Dover and Hugh Thompson (1960-1964) having last year visited the pubs recommended by Edward Ardizzone (1913-18) decided this year...
Property Networking Lunch
Thursday, 23 February 2023Property professionals from across the Clayesmore community gathered at the fabulous Wright Bros. restaurant at Battersea Power Station.
Former...
Former...
New School Film
Tuesday, 7 February 2023'We are Clayesmore'
We are delighted to share the first part of a longer-form video we are making about life in the Prep, Senior and Sixth...
We are delighted to share the first part of a longer-form video we are making about life in the Prep, Senior and Sixth...
LDN Riders
Wednesday, 1 February 2023It was lovely to welcome Mark Stiven (Gate 07) back to Clayesmore recently. Mark is a member of LDN Riders and...
Burns Night
Monday, 30 January 2023With a wee dram, haggis, neeps and tatties, this traditional event was a hit as always. OCs, parents and staff enjoyed a delicious Burns night supper...
Gold Duke Of Edinburgh
Tuesday, 24 January 2023Congratulations to Louis Clarkson (Manor 2020) and Georgia Harvey (King's 2020) on finally getting to Buckingham Palace to collect their Gold DofE...
Stuart Henley
Friday, 20 January 2023It is with great sadness that we inform you that Stuart Henley (1963) passed away on Thursday 12 January 2023. Stuart attended Clayesmore from 1960 -...
Jump for Bradley
Wednesday, 18 January 2023Richard Field left Clayesmore in 1959. On his 80th birthday in November, he completed a skydive from over 14,000 feet in memory of his son Bradley, who...
90th Birthday Celebration
Tuesday, 17 January 2023Christopher Slater left Clayesmore in 1950. He has had a very successful career as a professional musician - he is an accomplished organist, pianist,...
The OCulus
Friday, 6 January 2023Our latest alumni magazine, The OCulus, has been published and you can read it online...
LEX Development: Y12 Mock Interviews
Tuesday, 6 December 2022We were delighted to welcome a dozen volunteers from a wide range of sectors into school last weekend to support this event. OCs, parents and friends of...
OC Inspires
Wednesday, 16 November 2022Year 12 students participated in interactive and engaging LEX workshops with Old Clayesmorian, Alex Campbell (Devine 2004), as part of their LEX programme...
Jeremy Rogers
Thursday, 27 October 2022Jeremy Rogers MBE passed away on 14 October 2022 aged 85. Jeremy attended Clayesmore from 1952 to 1956.
Jeremy was a yacht builder and co-created...
Jeremy was a yacht builder and co-created...
Best Actress Award
Thursday, 13 October 2022Congratulations to Nicole Faraday (Wolverton 1994) who was awarded Best Actress at the Marbella Film Festival for her role as Ms Bushnell in Not By The...
Apprenticeship & Employability Morning
Monday, 10 October 2022Thanks to Ollie Morris (Devine 2015), Izzy Meadows (Wolverton 2020) and Joshua Powner (Manor 2008) for taking time out of their weekend to talk to our...
Friends Gather
Tuesday, 4 October 2022Laura Coffin, Judith Wilson, Rebecca Duckett, Julia Green and Georgia Davies left Clayesmore in 1981. They met up in London recently to visit Rebecca...
Alastair John Graham
Wednesday, 28 September 2022Alastair John Graham (aka Dodo) sadly passed away in Iwerne Minster on 12th September 2022.
Alastair had a distinguished Clayesmore career. He was...
Alastair had a distinguished Clayesmore career. He was...
Philip Cundall
Wednesday, 21 September 2022It is with great sadness that we inform you that Philip Cundall (1977) passed away on 20 September 2022. His brother Paul wrote that Phil would hope his...
The Warrington Hotel - The Last Stop
Thursday, 15 September 2022Following in Edward Ardizzone’s (1919) footsteps as laid out in The Local (1939), Hugh Thompson and Stephen Dover (both 1964) made their last stop...
The Stories behind the clothes we wear
Monday, 5 September 2022Old Clayesmorian, Gus Casely-Hayford, tells the story of how Air Jordans kickstarted a revolution in trainers, turning a simple sports shoe into one of...
New Governor
Friday, 2 September 2022Old Clayesmorian, Julia Brown, has joined the Governing Body at Clayesmore.
Julia brings a wealth of knowledge to the role having had a career in...
Julia brings a wealth of knowledge to the role having had a career in...
Hambledon Everest Running Challenge
Friday, 2 September 2022Archie Parks (Manor 2010) and Charlie Lickiss completed their incredible challenge of running up and down Hambledon Hill consecutively, climbing the height...
Degree Success
Wednesday, 27 July 2022Congratulations to Hannah Matthews (King's 2018) who has been awarded a Bachelor of Arts First Class Honours degree in History from the University...
First Class
Friday, 22 July 2022Congratulations to Maya Meredith (Wolverton 2018) who has been awarded a Bachelor of Science First Class Honours degree from the University of Bath in...
Marathon Man
Wednesday, 29 June 2022We are incredibly proud of OC, Archie Parks who came first in the Race Across Dorset Ultra Marathon on Sunday 19th June.
His next challenge is on...
His next challenge is on...
OCs share their stories
Monday, 20 June 2022Maz Brewis, Adam Hornblow and Quentin Ellis returned to Clayesmore on 17th June to share their experiences with the Year 12 students as part of the Sixth...
OC City Lunch
Wednesday, 15 June 2022The annual City lunch at Le Beaujolais was greatly enjoyed by all those who attended. Thanks to Hugh Thompson for organising such a superb event. Guests...