Latest News | 27 August 2020
World-class Derbyshire schools merge
Two prestigious Derbyshire schools, Foremarke Hall and Repton School, have merged, forming Bondholder Repton.
The two institutions have been brought together into a single entity to create one purposeful, integrated educational journey from 3 to 18, characterised throughout by the two Schools’ existing hallmarks of academic rigour, first-class pastoral care, sporting excellence, individual opportunity, personal development and a commitment to a full boarding ethos.
Repton Headmaster, Mark Semmence, will have over-arching responsibility for the whole school as CEO, while Robert Relton, Headmaster at Repton Prep will retain responsibility of the Prep.
Mark Semmence said: “Both Schools have historically shared links with each other however, the merger now strengthens those even further. Working together will allow them to continue to pursue excellence, provide a seamless high-quality education and pioneer our deep-rooted values.”
The two schools’ operations will run in parallel to each other with pupils at Repton Prep being entitled to a place at Repton School from 13. Together pupils at both schools will enjoy enviable facilities, beneficial links to businesses and endless opportunities.
Opened as Repton Prep in 1940, Foremarke Hall is reverting to its original name, in this its 80th anniversary year. As part of the same foundation and under one Governing Body, the relationship between the schools has always been strong and the merger will significantly enhance both academic and extra-curricular opportunities for pupils right across the age range.
Closer co-ordination will allow for effective use of specialist staff, facilities and support services across the two sites, and an imaginative new curriculum will create a cohesive academic pathway, enabling Reptonians of all ages to develop the confidence, intellectual ambition and genuine enthusiasm for learning which will bring them success in their public exams and the world beyond.
Chairman of Governors, Mark Shires, added: “This is an exciting moment in Repton’s history and delivers a clear statement of our unwavering commitment to provide the very best modern education for our pupils, from pre-prep to pre-university.”
For an inside preview of Repton School, please keep your eye out for your exclusive invitation to Marketing Derby's first “Bondholder Live Lounge on Tour”.
