Situated outside Esher, in Surrey, sixteen miles from London, it is located on the grounds of the Claremont Estate.

Many notable residents have lived on the estate since, including: Lord Clive of India,[4]: 13  Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold,[4]: 20  Princess (later Queen Victoria), King Louis Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie,[4]: 44  and the Duke and Duchess of Albany.

[4]: 52  The grounds too have been sculpted by several notable architects, including Vanbrugh, Capability Brown and William Kent.

[4]: 64–65 In 1932 a preparatory school for boys was founded at a small house called The Lodge in Banstead, Surrey.

[7]: 27  A summer garden party called Fan Court Day was held annually to celebrate the school's community and included entertainments, exhibitions and speeches.

[7]: 16 During World War II the possibility of evacuating the school to Canada or the Bahamas was considered, however never occurred.

These have included competitions in: singing,[10] film creation, drawing, recycled fashion, engineering and cooking.

[16] The financial accounts for the year ending 31 July 2013 filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales state that all members of the Foundation Council, from whom the Trustees and Governors are selected, must be practising Christian Scientists, and that senior staff are expected to have strong affinity with and understanding of Christian Science.

[17] In February 2021, the Governors confirmed their decision to open membership of the governing body to members of all faiths and none.

Pupils only receive religious education following the National Curriculum, which encompasses studying a variety of religions and cultures.