A WARM WELCOME
FROM our HEADMASTER AND CEO
Repton’s heritage is well documented: for over 1,000 years our site in the very heart of rural England has been an important seat of learning. Today, our knowledge, credibility and success built up over centuries of being a world-leading boarding school sees us educate children and young people all over the world.
We ask a lot of our pupils, individually and collectively, in a time when Reptonian resilience serves young people well as they face the demands of the modern world. We value tradition but move with a pace of change that prepares Reptonians to become ambitious and purposeful global citizens.
A pupil at Repton reaps the enormous benefits of being at a school within one of the foremost education groups in the world, and one of the most exciting; the dynamic opportunities on offer safely assured by the resource, reach and responsiveness of the worldwide Repton family.
Driven by our shared values that Repton Family continues to move forward, very proud of our children’s progress and excited by the bright future that we prepare them for.
MR MARK SEMMENCE
36th Headmaster of Repton School
WHAT THE GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE SAYS…
“Repton sits comfortably among the top co-ed boarding schools for academic achievement and shines particularly brightly in terms of value added.”
A PERFECTLY balanced EDUCATION
IN THE HEART OF ENGLAND
Repton, based in rural Derbyshire in the heart of England, is one of the oldest and most prestigious public schools in the UK. Small enough for every pupil to be known and appreciated, yet large enough to compete and win on an international stage, our full boarding ethos enables every pupil – whether day or boarding – to benefit from a rich curriculum fortified by outstanding pastoral care. Widely acknowledged for academic performance, exceptional sporting accomplishments and a dynamic arts programme, Repton delivers a truly balanced education, nurturing ability and discovering talent from an early age. Fostering a sense of balance in our purposeful and caring community engenders a strong sense of belonging in every Reptonian.
THE SENSE OF BALANCE
OUR five PILLARS
The sense of balance that every Reptonian – from the age of 3 to 18 - benefits from is shaped by our five pillars: Pastoral Care; Academia; Sport; Extra Curricular and our Spirit of Place. At Repton, pupils achieve in the classroom because they never have to prioritise academic achievement over their love of theatre, their aptitude for sport or their passion for music. Our passionate and dedicated teaching and coaching staff are on-hand to provide pupils with guidance, support and expertise at any time.
Ancient buildings grace our sites, but ongoing investment provides pupils with world-class facilities that places us at the forefront of the EdTech revolution.
Enabling pupils to adopt a healthy balance between work and rest so that they can pursue every endeavour with zeal prepares them for life beyond our iconic Arch, seeing them excel at world-leading universities as well as in the workplace.
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SCHOOLS
A Repton education blends a heritage dating back to 1557 with the pursuit of excellence in a 21st century context, offering world-class facilities as well as high-quality teaching and pastoral care.
REPTON SCHOOL
FOR AGES 13-18
As one of the UK’s pre-eminent co-educational independent schools, Repton provides an exceptional broad-based education for pupils aged 13 to 18.
REPTON PREP
FOR AGES 3-13
Repton Prep pupils have all the benefits of world-leading education; pastorally, and academically, with innovative and enriching sport and co-curricular programmes, all of which are underpinned by the strength of our community.
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VOICES of REPTON
- “Everything from the care that is taken of each child in house to the house music, drama and sport events means they really feel part of a family.”
Repton Parent - “Repton considers pastoral care to be a priority. The wellbeing of pupils is vital if they are to have a positive learning experience. Perhaps it is one of the strongest parts of Repton’s education.”
Repton Parent - “There is honestly nothing I would want to change about Repton. I’m in my last year now and have enjoyed every single day of my five years at Repton and wouldn’t change a thing. I really love the busyness of Repton; some might say the days are quite long but I think that’s great as there is no way one can feel bored or that you’re wasting time.”
Pupil - “My Latin teacher and Tutor has been very helpful, not only in teaching but in helping all aspects of my academic approach as well as giving me ongoing advice and support throughout my Oxbridge application.”
Pupil - “Teachers rotate which houses they eat in and it was evident from our unforced conversations over fish and chips and treacle pudding (yum) with the delightful boys in School House that they’re well accustomed to entertaining whoever lands at their table.”
Good Schools Guide, 2022 - “Parents love the formalities, heritage and traditions of Repton but equally value that ‘it’s not posh’.”
Good Schools Guide, 2022
NEWS highlights
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Fri, 04 Oct 2024
Repton School Celebrates Cricketing Success as pupil Harry Moore Joins England Lions
The past week has been nothing short of extraordinary for U6 pupil Harry Moore. His exceptional cricketing talents have been rewarded on two fronts: Harry has signed a new three-year professional contract with Derbyshire County Cricket Club and has been selected to join the prestigious England Lions squad.
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Thu, 03 Oct 2024
A Thriving Start to the 2024 Academic Year for Repton’s New Pupils
Repton School is celebrating a successful start to the academic year with new pupils, both day and boarding, settling into the community.
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Sun, 29 Sep 2024
Repton School Celebrates Inclusion in the Tatler UK 2025 School Guide
We are thrilled to announce that Repton School has been featured in the prestigious Tatler UK 2025 School Guide, a recognition that highlights the excellence of our private education and reinforces our position among the top independent schools in the country.
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Wed, 25 Sep 2024
Repton School Launches Groundbreaking Digital Priory Classroom
Repton School has proudly unveiled its latest innovation, the Digital Priory, a cutting-edge digital classroom that seamlessly integrates 21st-century technology into the school's historic setting.
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Thu, 22 Aug 2024
Repton School Celebrates Top GCSE Results in 2024
Repton School’s pupils are celebrating their GCSE results after three years of hard work and dedication. Just under 60% of entries were award grades 7 to 9 (A* to A) with almost a quarter of grades being graded as a 9.
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Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Repton School Celebrates Outstanding A Level Results
Pupils secure top university places, including Cambridge and Harvard, with nearly 42% of entries being awarded an A* or A grade, and 73% A* to B.
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Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Harold Abrahams and Repton School's Olympic Legacy
As the 100-year anniversary of Abrahams' Olympic gold is celebrated, we explore the Reptonian athletes whose Olympic legacies continue to inspire generations at Repton and beyond.
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Fri, 07 Jun 2024
USA's Historic Victory Over Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup
Repton School are celebrating the success of Cricketer and OR, Nitish Kumar. Kumar was selected to represent the USA in the T20 Cricket World Cup being held in the States and was integral to the USA vs. Pakistan history-making win.
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Thu, 06 Jun 2024
2024 Offers for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Courses for Repton School Pupils
As we move full steam ahead into the exam season, we are proud to announce that several of our pupils have received offers from top universities to study medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for pursuing careers in healthcare.
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Wed, 05 Jun 2024
The Importance of Nutrition When Studying for School Exams
A Repton education encourages a conscious equilibrium in all things, inspiring pupils to adopt a healthy balance between their studies, sport and extra-curricular activities. This offering fully extends to our catering provision as we understand that a healthy, balanced diet is paramount to increasing wellbeing and ensuring that our pupils achieve at the highest level both in and outside of the classroom.
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Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Beehives improve biodiversity at Repton School
Repton School is now home to two beehives that will help to improve the biodiversity of the surrounding area, produce local honey, and enable Repton pupils to further explore the environment and biology beyond the curriculum syllabus.
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Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Repton Prep receives RHS Level 5 Gardening Award
Repton Prep’s Eco Committee have achieved the RHS Level 5 gardening award as part of an ongoing school initiative to promote sustainability and green initiatives.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Repton School Swimmer selected for Paris 2024 Olympics
Repton School swimmer Eva Okaro has made history this week as she is selected for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for Team GB.
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Thu, 11 Apr 2024
Repton Pupils Attend Tennis Performance Camp at David Ferrer Academy
Twenty Repton School Tennis players have returned from a performance training camp at the David Ferrer Academy in La Nucia, Spain.
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024
First Place for Repton Tech Team in Prestigious Engineering Competition
A group of four Reptonians have been announced as the winners of the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) CityZen Award - a competition 'designed to inspire young people to follow a civil engineering career path'.
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024
Celebrating Repton’s Boarding Staff
To celebrate The Institute of Boarding’s World Boarding Staff Day on Monday 4 March 2024, we recognised the contributions of our excellent boarding staff at both Repton and Repton Prep.
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024
Celebrating Repton Prep's Boarding Staff
To celebrate The Institute of Boarding’s World Boarding Staff Day on Monday 4 March 2024, we recognise the contributions of our excellent boarding staff at Repton and Repton Prep.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024
Repton School Pupil Completes Work Experience at Houses of Parliament
Repton School, an independent boarding and day school in Derbyshire, celebrates Lower Sixth pupil Bella, who recently undertook some impressive work experience to help guide her higher education choices.
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