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Repton School 莱普顿学校, The Hall, Repton,
Derby DE65 6FH
Tel: 01283 559200 Fax: 01283 559223
Website: www.repton.org.uk
• CO-ED, 13–18, Day & Boarding
• Pupils 555, Upper sixth 125
• Termly fees £4955 (Day), £6675 (Boarding)
• HMC
• Enquiries and applications to the Registrar

What it’s like
Founded in 1557, the school is an integral part of the village of Repton and vice versa. A civilised environment in which the architecture is very pleasing, as are the beautiful surroundings. Facilities are extremely good. It became fully co-educational in 1992 after a decade’s experience of girls in its sixth form. It is a C of E foundation and emphasis is given to Anglican worship and practice. Examination results are very good. Very strong music and art departments, and an outstanding record of dramatic presentations of many kinds; a new studio theatre recently opened. A very wide range of sports and games is on offer and standards are high (many representatives at county level). Tennis is particularly strong (recognised by the LTA as one of the best schools). The CCF is strong and outdoor pursuits and adventure training have vigorous support. A high commitment to local community services in and around Repton and an impressive record in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 13–18; 555 pupils, 120 day (80 boys, 40 girls), 435 boarding (255 boys, 180 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 13 and 16. Common Entrance exam used. For sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C, plus selection and IQ tests. Credit given for extra-curricular activities. All denominations and religions welcomed. Small number of entrants from state schools (13 and 16). 50% of intake from own prep (enquiries to the Registrar, Foremarke Hall, Milton, Derby DE65 6EJ, tel 01283 703269).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Numerous scholarships and exhibitions, value 10%–50%, including academic, music, IT, CDT, art, all-rounder and sixth-form awards. Sixth form scholarships specifically for candidates from maintained sector. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; £150 maximum extras

Head & staff
Headmaster: R A Holroyd, appointed in 2003. Educated at Birkenhead and Oxford University (modern languages). Previously Housemaster at Radley College.
Teaching staff: 60 full time, 5 part time. Annual turnover 5%.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 98 pupils in Year 11: 98% gained at least grade C in 5+ subjects. Average GCSE score 62 (over 5 years).
A-levels: 125 in upper sixth. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 360.

University & college entrance 90% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (25% after a gap year), 10% to Oxbridge. 10% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 22% in science & engineering, 50% in humanities & social sciences, 10% in art & design, 3% in music. About 5% go on to a foundation course in art.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 22 subjects offered.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level. 15% took science A-levels; 44% arts/humanities; 41% both. General studies included in extra-curricular activities. Key skills integrated into sixth-form courses.
Special provision: Special tutor for dyslexic pupils.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered at GCSE and A-level.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson a week in Year 9) and across the curriculum (eg word-processing course work, research on internet). 100 computers for pupil use (10 hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access. Network covers whole school (including pupils’ studies). Many pupils have their own computers. GCSE, AS and A-level ICT offered.

The arts
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, string orchestra, chamber ensembles, rock groups.
Drama: GCSE drama may be taken. Some pupils involved in school productions, majority in other productions. New studio theatre.
Art & design: On average, 38 take GCSE, 23 A-level. Design, pottery and photography also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Football, hockey, cricket, netball are main sports. Optional: tennis,
cross-country, athletics, rugby, swimming, fencing, squash, sailing, badminton, riding, basketball, golf, fives. GCSE and A-level PE may be taken.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award. CCF compulsory for 2 years at age 14; community service optional. Up to 30 clubs, eg chess, debating, geographical, Wildfowl Trust, historical, musical, video, dramatic, art society.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn except in the sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl, head of house and house prefects – appointed by the Headmaster and the Housemaster/mistress.
Religion: Friday morning assembly, Sunday matins. Frequent voluntary services.
Social: Overseas trips have included cricket, classics, Spanish, mountaineering, hockey, skiing, music, art, athletics etc. Meals formal, by house. School shop. No pupils allowed tobacco. Upper sixth form allowed limited amount of alcohol three evenings/week.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect extra work; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises would be required to leave the school.

Boarding 30% have own study bedroom, 50% share (2 or 3); 20% are in dormitories of 4. Single-sex houses of 55–60. Resident qualified nurse and doctor. Each house has its own dining room. Pupils can provide and cook own food. Half-term plus 3 weekends each term and as many Sundays as required. Visits to the local town allowed, mostly for sixth formers.

Alumni association is run by M Stones, 30 The Pastures, Repton, Derby.

Former pupils Sir John Tooley (Royal Opera House); Robert Sangster (racehorse owner); Ian Grist MP; Graeme Garden (TV); Roald Dahl (author); James Fenton (poet); Richard Heller (political journalist); Donald Carr and Richard Hutton (cricketers); Lord Ramsey (Archbishop of Canterbury); Sir J Grindrod (Archbishop of Australia); Chris Adams (cricketer); Ben Sharp and Martin Jones (hockey players); Jeremy Clarkson (broadcaster).