Additional Sports

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SPORT

Repton Prep’s comprehensive sports programme enables all pupils the opportunity to take part in sport and compete throughout the year. There are whole-school events and a varied House sports programme, with invitational tournaments across many year groups offering opportunities to experience competitive sport for all.

Our additional sports offering is exciting and inclusive, giving children the freedom to explore a variety of activities and sparking a lifelong love for sport.

SWIMMING

Repton Prep’s 25m indoor pool offers pupils from Reception to Year 8 the opportunity to take part in swimming. When children join us in Pre-Prep our aim is to have every child swimming confidently by the end of Year 2.

Qualified swim teachers operates squads for Years 3 to 8 in our after-school activity programme and every child from Years 5 to 8 can opt to swim on a Wednesday afternoon.

Those who wish to swim throughout the year can join Repton Swimming Club. Operating out of Repton Sports Centre, the club offers pupils a premier swimming programme, which provides international standard coaching and access to regional and national club meets.

ATHLETICS

Athletics is offered as a sports option throughout the Summer Term. Training predominantly takes place on grass, however there are opportunities to make use of local tracks. Pupils can experience a full range of events with focus on technique and skill. Repton Prep pupils have an excellent record in athletes with a number of athletes going on to compete at regional and national finals.

CROSS COUNTRY AND TRIATHLON

Keen runners benefit from being able to train in our 55-acre campus with a variety of running courses. The triathlon combines key sporting pursuits whilst being an exciting challenge for young athletes. Our pupils have the opportunity to represent the school train inside the school’s grounds and are able to represent Repton Prep at competitions.

EQUESTRIAN

The Repton Equestrian team has members from Lower Prep through to the senior school and compete for the school at regional and national level events.

KAYAKING AND SAILING

Outdoor pursuits on Repton Prep’s lake promote a sense of adventure and intrigue whilst developing confidence, perseverance and problem-solving skills. We find this aids pupils in taking personal responsibility and learning how to stay calm in unpredictable environments.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The PE curriculum enables all pupils to experience a variety of sports including basketball, badminton and gymnastics.

PREP SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

FOR AGES 3-13

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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