Repton Prep A GSG School

- Repton Prep
Milton
Derby
DE65 6EJ - Head: Mrs Vicky Harding
- T 01283 707100
- E [email protected]
- W www.reptonprep.org.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Derbyshire
- Pupils: 418
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: Day £14,220 - 29,070; Boarding £31,845 - £37,620 pa (last updated on 15/01/2025)
- Open days: September, November, March and May
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Repton School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Academics are ‘based around the individual child and what they’re capable of – no comparisons to others,’ say parents. Stretch without push, and positive reports, we also heard. Maximum class size of 18. French taught from reception, with Spanish and Latin added in year 7. ‘Ooh la la!’ exclaimed the French teacher when a pupil answered her question about the weather (très froid et brumeux). The modern Charles Jennings music school (named after Handel’s librettist) would be the envy of many secondary schools. Long lists of orchestras, ensembles and choirs on the noticeboards. ‘The head of music wants everyone, and I mean everyone, to...
What the school says...
Repton Prep is an exceptional preparatory school set within 55 acres of picturesque Derbyshire countryside, providing a unique blend of academic rigor, pastoral care and a vast array of extracurricular activities. The school’s ethos is grounded in nurturing well-rounded, happy and resilient children, preparing them for life beyond the classroom.
Repton Prep's philosophy encourages a child-centred approach, where children are allowed to remain children for longer while fostering curiosity and joy in learning. The school combines a rigorous academic program with a broad extracurricular offering, including sport, music, drama and outdoor learning. Their state-of-the-art facilities, such as all-weather floodlit Astro pitches, art studios, outdoor classroom and a dedicated theatre, ensure that pupils can explore their passions both inside and outside the classroom.
The school uses a bespoke data dashboard, integrating GL Assessment, PASS and STEER tracking, allowing for real-time monitoring of each pupil’s academic and pastoral progress, personalised learning and meaningful wellbeing strategies.
Boarding plays a key part in life at Repton Prep with pupils boarding in a supportive, family-like environment. The school offers various flexible boarding options, ensuring every child can experience the sense of community and independence boarding fosters. Regular pupil surveys and parent feedback are used to evaluate success, ensuring constant improvement in both academics and pastoral care.
Under current leadership, Repton Prep has undergone significant enhancements with long-term plans for the development of the school theatre and enhanced sustainability initiatives. This forward-thinking approach ensures that the school remains at the forefront of providing an enriching and balanced education for every pupil. ...Read more
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Sports
Unusual sports
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Fencing
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2022, Vicky Harding, previously head of Sarum Hall School and before that deputy head and acting head at Newland House School. She has also been director of music at the Dragon School. Attended Leeds Girls’ High School, then studied music at Edinburgh, followed by Royal Academy of Music. Gained PGCE from Buckingham University whilst working as director of music at Garden House School in London.
A Yorkshire lass at heart but brings some London polish too. Staff and parents say the greatest gift she could give the school is stability – some pupils (not even the oldest) told us she’s their fourth head. ‘It has been a rocky time,’ she concedes. We think they’ll get a lot more besides a steady hand on the tiller from this quietly determined...
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Special Education Needs
We have 3 qualified SEN, Dyslexia Institute trained teachers. Children are supported on a group or individual basis and are either supported in the classroom environment or withdrawn for specialist tuition.
Condition | Provision for in school |
---|---|
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
Y |
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
Y |
PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
Y |
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Y |
Leavers' destinations
School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
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Repton School | 2024 | 60 | 39 | Academic Scholarships (10); Art Scholarships (6); Drama Scholasrhips (9); DT Scholarships (4); Sports Scholarship (8); Music Scholarships (2) |
Rugby School | 2024 | 3 | 3 | Sports Scholarship; Music Scholarship; Art Scholarship |
Uppingham School | 2024 | 3 | 1 | All Rounder Scholarship |
Derby High School | 2024 | 1 |
Who came from where
School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
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Fairfield Prep School | 2024 | 1 | 1 |
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