Repton School's swimming team won the National Arena League championship, becoming only the 18th club to win this title in over 55 years of the competition. They finished fourth in 2024 and second in 2025 before this victory.
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Repton School
Repton School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Derbyshire, UK, for pupils aged 13 to 18 with a strong boarding culture and a balanced education including elite sports programs.
Day fees
£40,665
Entry
Cat4 + School ExamSelective
Updated 4 months agosource
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Mark Semmence
Headteacher
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
624
Location
Derbyshire
Rural setting
Day or boarding
Day and boarding
Age range
13 to 18
Religious ethos
Christian
Founded
1000
Entry points
3+, 4+, 5+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+
School buses
Yes
School day
8.20am to 11.50am
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Saturday school
Yes
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Music, Art, Sport +3
A-level A*–A
61%
2025
GCSE 9–7
55%
2025
Overview
About Repton School
Repton School offers entry points from Nursery through Sixth Form, with a thriving boarding community comprising 70% of pupils. Day pupils are fully integrated and benefit from extensive extracurricular activities. The school provides a tailored admissions process with personal tours and interviews, emphasizing a seamless transition from Repton Prep to senior school. The school values a balanced education combining academic excellence with elite sports programs.
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent co-ed senior school in Derbyshire, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier fees.
Best for
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Families comfortable with top-tier independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
Watch-outs
- Fees sit at the top of the independent market. Factor in extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition) before committing.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- May16Open dayTo be confirmedSchool Open Day
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£40,665per year · Day · 2026-27
Inc. VAT £40,665VAT TBC5 years: £220,255
vs London avg (£24,000)69% above
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
AthleticsBadmintonBasketballCricketCross CountryFencingFitness and Gym sessionsFivesFootballGolfHockeyHouse Competitions in SportsNetballRepton Hockey Club
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Repton Swimming ClubRepton Tennis and Rackets ClubRugby SevensSportSquashSwimmingTennis
music
Chapel ChoirFeel Good SingingMusicMusic Ensembles and Bands
drama
DramaDrama ProductionsDrama Technical CrewLAMDA Speech and Drama
academic club
Art & DTAstronomy ClubCoding and Robotics ClubDebating SocietyEPQ (Extended Project Qualification)Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)Future Leaders CourseGreenpower RacingLAMDA Public SpeakingMedSocQuiz NightRamsey SocietyTemple Society
service
Combined Cadet Force (CCF)Duke of Edinburgh Award
other
Art ClubArtist in Residence WorkshopsArt, Photography and Textiles ClubsCalligraphyConstruction ClubDen BuildingGardeningHama BeadsNature ClubPhotography ClubRepton Feminist SocietyTextiles ClubWarhammerWoodland Games
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Yoga
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
25m indoor swimming poolCovered Padel Courts (4)Floodlit 3G Football Pitches (two full-size)Full size indoor hockey facilityIndoor cricket nets and bowling machinesMulti-use PavilionSports CentreTwo indoor and twelve outdoor tennis courtsWater-based Astroturf hockey pitches (2 floodlit)
arts
400 Hall TheatreArt, Photography and Textiles StudiosCharlesworth StudioMusic DepartmentRobert Kirkland Design Centre
boarding
Boarding HousesHouse Dining Halls
academic
DT DepartmentScience Priory with Observatory
wellbeing
ChapelCloisters 1557 CaféSports Clinic with Strength & Conditioning GymStrength and Conditioning Suite
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
61%
A-level A*–A
55%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
6%
to Oxbridge (2025)
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Cohort | 143 |
| Oxbridge | 8 |
| US Ivy | 0 |
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA-level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
2025
Repton School had 46% of A Level entries graded A* or A and 79% graded between A* and B.
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Jeremy Clarkson (broadcaster)Sir Richard Armitage (diplomat)Sir John Hurt (actor)Henry Cavill (actor)Sir Peter Bazalgette (media executive)Sir Anthony Seldon (historian)Sir John Betjeman (poet)Sir Michael Caine (actor)
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Community
House system
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Pastoral careWellbeing
Pastoral care
Wellbeing
CounsellingPeer mentoringMental health supportSafeguarding
Repton School provides award-winning pastoral care with a proactive approach, valuing every pupil through a close-knit community supported by a house system, pupil wellbeing initiatives, counselling, safeguarding, and mental health support including peer mentoring and therapy services.
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn2 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 16 Oct 2026–1 Nov 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 24 Mar 2027Half-term 12 Feb 2027–21 Feb 2027
Summer19 Apr 2027 → 3 Jul 2027Half-term 28 May 2027–6 Jun 2027
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Repton School best for?+
Repton School suits: Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school; Families comfortable with top-tier independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
How much are the fees at Repton School?+
Day fees at Repton School are £13,555 a term in 2026-27 (£40,665 a year). Boarding fees are £18,275 a term in 2026-27 (£54,825 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Repton School?+
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How does admissions work?+
Repton School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does Repton School support SEND?+
Repton School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does Repton School take?+
Repton School takes pupils from age 13 to 18.
Is Repton School a day or boarding school?+
Repton School offers both day and boarding places.
Is Repton School co-educational or single-sex?+
Repton School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Repton School?+
Repton School is in Derbyshire, DE65 6FH.
How do I contact admissions at Repton School?+
Contact Repton School by phone on 01283559200.
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