MixedIndependentBoarding

Trent College

Nottingham, Derbyshire, East Midlands · NG10 4AD

An Anglican, co-educational day and boarding school, Trent College draws just over 1,100 pupils through its gates in Nottingham, Derbyshire, making it one of the larger independents in the area. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged it excellent across the board in 2025, with the same top rating for pupils' personal development and all compliance standards met. With places from ages 11 to 18 and an established sixth form of around 200, it offers a continuous path through secondary education. The 11+ entry point makes it a natural choice for families looking ahead at the end of primary school.

1,113

Pupils

excellent

ISI

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
11-18
Pupils
1,113
Location
Nottingham, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Website
https://www.trentschools.net/
Telephone
0115 8494949

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr William Penty

Latest results

Attainment 8

45.2

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

67%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The school's headline result sees 67% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, comfortably ahead of the national figure of 47%. Its Attainment 8 score of 45.2 sits a little below the national average of 46.9, suggesting strong outcomes in the core subjects without across-the-board exceptionalism. The curriculum is broad at the top end, with A-levels, BTECs and the Extended Project Qualification all on offer alongside GCSEs, giving sixth-formers both academic and vocational routes.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
200

Qualifications offered

A-levelGCSEBTECEPQ

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
Anglican
Boarding
Yes

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
25 March 2025
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The last word

A large Anglican school rated excellent by the ISI, Trent College pairs strong core GCSE results with a flexible sixth-form offer for day and boarding pupils alike.

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Trent College 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Trent College located?

Trent College is located at Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AD.

What type of school is Trent College?

Trent College is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.

How many pupils attend Trent College?

Trent College has approximately 1,113 pupils on roll.

What is Trent College's inspection rating?

Trent College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 25 March 2025.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.