Trent College
School summary
A large Anglican independent school set on the edge of Nottingham, Trent College brings together around 1,113 boys and girls aged 11 to 18, with boarding offered alongside day places. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for both education quality and personal development at its most recent inspection, and confirmed that regulatory requirements were met. With a sixth form of roughly 200, it sustains a full secondary journey under the leadership of Head Mr William Penty. The breadth of provision and the strong inspection findings make it a confident choice for families seeking an all-through independent education with the option to board.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs before progressing to a sixth form that combines A-levels with BTEC qualifications and the Extended Project Qualification. That mix gives older students room to pursue either an academic or a more applied route, and the EPQ adds an opportunity to develop independent research skills valued by universities. The ISI's excellent rating for the quality of education reflects well on teaching and learning across the school.
Head · Mr William Penty
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 200
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- Yes
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An excellent-rated, all-through Anglican independent with boarding and a flexible sixth-form offer. Worth a close look for families who want academic breadth alongside the choice to board.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.