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ACADEMIC excellence

Academic work is at the heart of what we do at Repton School.

Our aim is to allow each pupil to develop his or her potential to the maximum. This means setting the highest academic expectations for each Reptonian, and then developing the systems to monitor and support each pupil’s individual progress. We believe that this allows pupils to achieve more than they could have imagined.

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“Repton sits comfortably among the top co-ed boarding schools for academic achievement and shines particularly brightly in terms of value added.”

Good Schools Guide 2022

B BLOCK

B Block pupils are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, ahead of making their GCSE subject selections.

As well as studying core subjects including all three sciences, pupils can select from a choice of Modern Foreign Languages (French, German and Spanish) and Classics (Latin and Gratin). Our Creative Studies programme ensures pupils have access to Art, Design Technology, Drama, Music and the creative applications of Digital Literacy.

B Block pupils play sport at least three times each week as part of the timetable and those with a passion and aptitude for a particular sport will be given additional opportunities to hone their skills with our world-class coaches.

Our rich co-curricular programme includes societies, opportunities to take part in productions as well as the chance to secure places in choirs, ensembles and orchestras. Most importantly though, our B Block build important friendships and secure their place in the House in which they will be part of for their time at Repton.

O BLOCK / GCSE

Pupils at Repton in A/O Blocks study a combination of core and optional subjects.

All pupils study English, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (leading either to three GCSEs in separate sciences for the more able students or two GCSEs in Combined Sciences). The vast majority of pupils also take a modern foreign language (French, German or Spanish) as a core GCSE. In A Block, all pupils receive one lesson in PSHE per week. Pupils choose three subjects as optional subjects from the following list: Art, Business, Classical Greek with Latin (“Gratin”), Design Technology, Drama, French (for dual linguists), Geography, History, Latin, Music, Physical Education and Religious Studies. Art and Music may also be taken “off the timetable” to provide pupils with the choice of a fourth optional subject.

Specialised learning support lessons and lessons in EAL are taught as an alternative to the core modern foreign language. The top set in Mathematics completes the GCSE early and then studies a more advanced course in O Block.

GCSE optional subjects are arranged in option blocks and whilst we naturally attempt to satisfy the desired combination of courses chosen by each individual pupil, we are not able to guarantee that every combination can be made available.

SIXTH FORM / A LEVEL

Sixth Form is the first opportunity during your education when you have complete freedom to choose subjects that you are passionate about and want to specialise in.

Each of the following subjects is offered as a full A Level over two years: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Design Technology, Drama, Economics, English Literature, French, Geography, German, History, Latin, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish and Textiles.

In addition to A Level choices, all pupils in the Lower Sixth take a course designed by the School called Future Leaders. The aim of this programme is to develop skills and expand awareness of the world beyond the academic subjects that the pupils are studying. Please follow the link for more information on our Future Leaders course.

FUTURE LEADERS COURSE

A Level subjects are arranged in option blocks and whilst we naturally attempt to satisfy the desired combination of courses chosen by each individual pupil, we are not able to guarantee that every combination can be made available.

our CURRICULUM

These are the curriculum subjects on offer at Repton School. Select the entry point below to view subjects relevant to you.

B BLOCK

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INFORMATION

For further information on each subject please contact the respective Head of Department.

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REPTON ROLE models

Wherever they come from and whatever their talents, Reptonians are encouraged to think big – to be ambitious and unbounded. Many pupils go on to achieve great things in their professional and personal lives, from succeeding in industry to showing extraordinary entrepreneurial spirit; by pursuing great charitable endeavours to becoming philanthropists that change lives all over the world.

‘Repton Role Models’ is a celebration of Reptonians who adopt a mindset that enables them to achieve extraordinary things; those achievements that don’t just make headlines, but make a difference. People who pursue their ambitions with such ferocity that they stand out to their peers, their teachers and the wider world.

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FOR AGES 13-18

Our admission process for prospective families is totally unique to each specific enquiry. We get to know your individual needs and tailor the experience, so you feel sure that together you have made the right choice for your child.

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