Freemen’s is a close, caring co-educational community where pupils feel known, supported and inspired to grow. Rooted in a proud City heritage and looking confidently to the future, the School is defined by warmth, kindness and a commitment to placing children at the centre of all we do.
Below, Roland Martin, Headmaster of Freemen’s School, welcomes you and shares what makes our community so special.
When I first visited Freemen’s, I was struck immediately by the warmth of the people and the place. It felt like a school where I could feel at home; where skilled, committed teachers were busy doing what they do best; where open-hearted children were happy, curious and eager to learn; and where academic excellence sits naturally within a genuinely supportive community.
Those qualities still strike me every day, and they strike visitors too. Our ethos is felt from Junior School right through to Sixth Form: a close, caring community set in beautiful Surrey parkland, with pupils from diverse backgrounds, exceptional staff, engaged parents and a growing network of alumni and friends.
Community has been at the heart of Freemen’s since our foundation in 1854, when the School was created to educate the orphaned children of Freemen of the City of London. We have always been proudly co-educational, and we have always welcomed boarders alongside day pupils, both of which remain integral to our character today.
In 1926, the City of London moved Freemen’s to Ashtead Park – a decision I consider inspired. We enjoy a remarkable setting in the Surrey Hills while remaining firmly connected to the Square Mile, only a short train ride from Waterloo or Victoria. Our site has grown over time to meet the needs of our pupils, but our commitment remains constant: the interests of the children always come first.
I warmly invite you to visit us and experience Freemen’s for yourself. We host events throughout the year for prospective families – you can find our upcoming opportunities to visit here.
With every good wish,
Roland J. Martin
