Repton Preparatory School
Derby, Derbyshire · DE65 6EJ
Pupils
406
Day fees
£41k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Repton Prep is a coeducational day and boarding preparatory school on a substantial 55-acre campus in Derbyshire, part of the Repton Foundation family of schools. The school emphasises a balanced, personalised approach combining rigorous academics with exceptional breadth in sport, music, drama, and STEM enrichment. Known for its warm pastoral culture and investment in facilities (including the Charles Jennings music school), it attracts families seeking a traditional prep education with modern, creative teaching methods.
- →Excellent on-site boarding provision with a strong 'home from home' ethos catering to UK and overseas families
- →Exceptional music facilities and ensembles, including a dedicated music school named after Handel's librettist
- →Breadth of opportunity across academics, sport, and creative arts with 55 acres enabling outdoor learning and den-building
- →Feeder status to Repton School, one of England's leading independent senior schools
Who thrives here
Children who thrive in a structured, well-resourced environment where academics are balanced against breadth; families valuing strong pastoral care, boarding flexibility, and a school that nurtures individual talents across music, sport, and creative subjects.
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Contact & visit
Foremarke Hall, Milton
Derby, Derbyshire
DE65 6EJ
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Repton Preparatory School?
Day fees at Repton Preparatory School are approximately £40,665 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Repton Preparatory School?
Repton Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Repton Preparatory School a boarding school?
Repton Preparatory School offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent facilities and investment, particularly in music and sports
✓Warm, inclusive pastoral culture with strong safeguarding and wellbeing focus
✓Breadth of opportunity and balance between academics, sport, creative arts, and enrichment
✓Flexible boarding provision that genuinely supports both day and boarding families
✓Strong transition to Repton School with recognised feeder status
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so independent assessment of teaching quality and provision is unavailable
!Limited transparency on day fees and bursary/scholarship availability on published materials
!Scale (406 pupils) means boarding provision may be less intimate than smaller prep alternatives