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Repton Prep

Independent school · Derby, DE65 6EJ
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-13
  • From £12,585 pa
  • 380 pupils
  • Boarding
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Repton Prep is really going places. Its traditional, family feel remains, but there’s a sense of change in the air – a feeling of really looking forward. The whole place bursts with energy and cheerfulness. Stable leadership is reassuring for parents after a turbulent time. First-rate facilities.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
380 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
Christian
Fees
Day £12,585 - £30,495; Boarding £33,420 - £39,465 pa
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council
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Headteacher

Head

Mrs Vicky Harding

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

Entrance

Main entry points are nursery, reception and year 7 – but children can join any time if there’s space, including mid academic year. Academically non-selective, although there are CAT4 tests including verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, spatial

Open days
September, November, March and May

Exit

At 13+, around 90 per cent head off to the senior school (no entrance test required). Parents seeking alternatives (often due to relocation) feel well supported. ‘We celebrate the wide selection of excellent schools our pupils go on to,’ says head:

Latest results

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Teaching & learning

8:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
20
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.79 %
Students with SEN support

Boarders

The girls’ house has a cottage-style feel, with thoughtfully decorated dorms of up to five beds. Boys have larger dorms of up to seven beds and barer walls – ‘Ha! We’re much better than them at making the rooms look nice!’ grinned our female guide,

95
Total boarders
28
Full time boarders
7
Weekly boarders
60
Flexi boarders

Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

No mobile phones or electronic devices are allowed to be used during the school day. Boarders can use mobile phones and devices at limited periods during evenings and weekends, but are able to phone family in the evenings in house at their leisure.

Updated Oct 2025

Pupils

380
Number of pupils

Money matters

Means-tested bursaries from year 3. Year 7 scholarships are no longer offered at Repton Prep.

Fee information
Day £12,585 - £30,495; Boarding £33,420 - £39,465 pa

Our view

No sooner had we driven down the long, well-tended drive and walked up the sweeping steps of the grand Georgian hall than we were met by three wise men. And no, we don’t mean the senior leadership team. These chaps were pre-prep pupils all costumed

The last word

Repton Prep is really going places. Its traditional, family feel remains, but there’s a sense of change in the air – a feeling of really looking forward. The whole place bursts with energy and cheerfulness. Stable leadership is reassuring for parents

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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.

Last updated 31 January 2025

Key links to information you need

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Contact the school

Address

Milton
Derby
Derbyshire
DE65 6EJ
Get directions

Telephone: 01283 707100

Email: ejones@reptonprep.org.uk

Website: https://www.reptonprep.org.uk

Local authority: Derbyshire County Council

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School data & information Repton Prep Milton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6EJ
380 Pupil numbers
212/168 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
95 Total boarders
28 Full time boarders
7 Weekly boarders
60 Flexi boarders
20 Average class sizes
8:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

No mobile phones or electronic devices are allowed to be used during the school day. Boarders can use mobile phones and devices at limited periods during evenings and weekends, but are able to phone family in the evenings in house at their leisure.

Updated Oct 2025

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

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SEN overview

Repton Prep is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

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.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
16.79 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes
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