Repton Prep
Milton, Derby, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands · DE65 6EJ
Set in Milton, near Derby, Repton Prep is an independent, mixed school with a Christian character and around 380 pupils, placing it firmly among the smaller schools of its kind. That intimate scale is reflected in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 8 to 1, well below what families would expect in larger settings, allowing staff to know children well. Boarding is offered alongside day places, and the school supports a notable proportion of pupils with special educational needs, at close to 17 per cent. Under the leadership of Mrs Vicky Harding, it is inspected by the ISI.
380
Pupils
£30,495
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 380
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Milton, Derby, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands
- Website
- https://www.repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Vicky Harding
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Teaching & academics
The low pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 8 to 1 points to small classes and close academic attention, which can particularly suit children who benefit from individual support. Around 17 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting an inclusive approach to differing needs. Academic scholarships are available, recognising stronger performers.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 16.79%
- EHC plans
- 1.5%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span a broad range of talents, including art, drama, design technology, sport and music, signalling genuine breadth beyond the classroom. For boarders, structured evening and weekend time allows space for activities alongside the school day.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
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.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,585 - £30,495
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £33,420 - £39,465
Means-tested bursaries from year 3
Inspection reports
The last word
A small, all-rounder prep with boarding and an unusually low teacher ratio. Means-tested bursaries from Year 3 and a wide scholarship offer help broaden access to fees that climb steeply with age and boarding.
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Repton Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Repton Prep located?
Repton Prep is located at Milton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6EJ.
What type of school is Repton Prep?
Repton Prep is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Repton Prep?
Repton Prep has approximately 380 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.