Repton Preparatory School, Derby
Repton Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 14 in Derby. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Repton Preparatory School in detail
Repton Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "At Repton Prep your child will stay a child for longer, encouraged throughout their school life to develop in confidence and self-esteem into their best selves."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Each child is given the tools and support to develop a rounded character - not just in terms of interests, but emotionally, socially and in their sense of joy and wellbeing. Our children have the freedom to explore beyond the classroom and benefit from collaboration across a broad range of subjects. Our beautiful 55-acre site gives children room to thrive."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Repton Preparatory School are St Wystan's School (1.8 miles), Repton School (1.9 miles), Dame Catherine Harpur's School (2 miles) and Derby Grammar School (4.2 miles).
St Wystan's SchoolRepton SchoolDame Catherine Harpur's SchoolDerby Grammar School
Who goes there
In 2026, 50 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 3 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Willington Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
12 March 2024
Regulatory Compliance
4 December 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 February 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
21 February 2017
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Repton Preparatory School
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
377 pupils
525 places
148 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Derby
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
8,818
Applications
7,971
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
14.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
377
Total Pupils
206
Boys
171
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Repton Preparatory School
When was Repton Preparatory School last inspected?
Repton Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Repton Preparatory School?
Repton Preparatory School has around 377 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Repton Preparatory School?
Repton Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Repton Preparatory School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Repton Preparatory School?
Repton Preparatory School is at Foremarke Hall, Milton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6EJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)