Founded in 1557, the school is an integral part of the village of Repton in south Derbyshire. It is based around the stunning cloisters of a historic, 12-century Augustian priory. Facilities are extremely good and recent developments include a new English department, textile school, refurbished library and boarding houses. Girls were first admitted to the sixth form in 1982 and it has been fully co-educational since 1992. It is a Church of England foundation and emphasis is given to Anglican worship and practice, although a variety of faiths and cultures exist across the school. There is a strong boarding ethos and the house provides a secure, stable home and family within the school. Individuality flourishes within the context of a real community, in which each pupil is encouraged to discover areas of both academic and extra curricular life in which they excel. Ambition, respect, compassion and confidence are cultivated in pupils to ensure they succeed both at school and in their future lives. Examination results are very good. Very strong in both music and art, and an outstanding record in drama. A very wide range of sports and games is on offer and standards are high (many representatives at county, regional and national level). Tennis and hockey are particularly strong. The CCF is strong, outdoor pursuits and adventure training enjoy vigorous support, and there is an impressive record in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. There are strong ties with the local community and a high commitment community service in and around Repton.
Pupils: Age range 13-18; 631 pupils, 171 day (97 boys, 74 girls), 460 boarding (258 boys, 202 girls). Entrance: Main entry ages 13 and 16. Common Entrance exam used. For sixth form entry, entrance exam plus 5 GCSEs at least grade B (including sixth-form subjects, although maths and modern languages require grade A). All denominations and religions welcomed. Small number of entrants from state schools (at 13 and 16). Around 50% of intake from own prep school, Foremarke Hall.
A range of scholarships and exhibitions including academic, music, DT, art, drama, sport, all-rounder; sixth-form awards, some specifically for candidates from maintained sector. Value of any award may be increased where need is shown.
Headmaster: Robert Holroyd, appointed in 2003. Educated at Birkenhead and Oxford University (modern languages). Previously Housemaster and Head of Department at Radley College. Teaching staff: 73 full time, 6 part time. Annual turnover 5%.
GCSE: 105 pupils in Year 11, all gaining at least grade C in 5+ subjects. A-levels: 142 in upper sixth, passing an average of 3.3 subjects with an average final point score of 383.
98% of sixth form leavers go on to a degree course (10% after a gap year), 8% to Oxbridge. 5% take courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, 27% in science and engineering, 54% in humanities and social sciences, 11% in art and design, 3% in music.
GCSE, AS and A-levels. 25 subjects offered. Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level. Special provision: Special arrangements for dyslexic pupils. Languages: French, German and Spanish offered at GCSE and A-level. ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (in the lower school) and across the curriculum (eg word-processing course work, research on internet). 175 computers for pupil use, all networked and with email and internet access. Network covers whole school (including pupils' studies). Many pupils have their own computers.
Music: Over 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 15 musical groups including concert band, choral society, chapel choir, brass and string orchestras, chamber ensembles, rock groups. Drama: GCSE drama and A-level theatre studies may be taken. All may be involved in school or house productions. Art and design: On average, 38 take GCSE, 23 A-level. Design, pottery, textiles, 3-dimensional art and photography also offered.
Sport: Football, hockey, cricket, netball, tennis are main sports. Optional: Cross-country, athletics, rugby, swimming, fencing, squash, badminton, riding, basketball, golf, fives, waterpolo. GCSE and A-level PE can be taken. Regular individual and team representation at national and regional level; girls current national champions in indoor and outdoor hockey. Activities: Range of activities and clubs including Duke of Edinburgh's Award, CCF, dance classes, chess, drama, bands, subject-based societies.
Uniform: School uniform worn; plain, dark suit in sixth form. Houses and prefects: Traditional, competitive houses, with strong house spirit; day pupils fully integrated. Religion: Church of England. Friday morning chapel service, Sunday Matins. Frequent voluntary services. Social: Regular socials in the form of balls and discos. Overseas trips for sport, societies, leisure. School tuck shop (The Grubber), is also a place to relax.
Pupils failing to produce homework can expect a sanction; disciplinary action is also taken for any inappropriate behaviour at school and those caught using drugs would be required to leave school.
30% have own study bedroom, 50% share (2 or 3); 20% are in dormitories of 4. Single-sex houses of 55-65. Resident qualified nurse and daily doctor's surgery. All meals taken in boarding houses. Half-term plus 3 weekend exeats each term at individual's discretion. Occasional visits to local town allowed for sixth formers at discretion of Housemaster/mistress.
is run by M Stones, OR Society, c/o the school.
Charles Burgess Fry (athlete and journalist); Harold Abraham (athlete); Bunny Austin (tennis player); Basil Rathbone (actor); Sir John Tooley (Royal Opera House); Christopher Isherwood (novelist); Robert Sangster (racehorse owner); Ian Grist MP; Graeme Garden (TV); Roald Dahl (author); James Fenton (poet); Richard Heller (political journalist); Donald Carr, Richard Hutton and Chris Adams (cricketers); Lord Ramsey (Archbishop of Canterbury); Archbishop Sir John Grindrod (Archbishop of Brisbane); Ben Sharp and Martin Jones (hockey players); Jeremy Clarkson (broadcaster).
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