The Preparatory School
Repton Preparatory School, housed in Foremarke Hall and its magnificent grounds, is a thriving school for boys and girls, day and boarding, from ages 3 - 13. Founded in 1940 to meet the schooling and boarding needs caused by the Second World War, it was originally established in 1940 at "The Cross" in Repton with just eight boys. In 1942 it moved to Latham House which was part of Repton School. By the end of the War there were over 100 boys in the prep school, but as the senior school numbers increased the prep school was in danger of being closed or squeezed out. Fortunately Foremarke Hall became available.
"The army moved out of Foremarke Hall in 1946 and Repton school moved in 1947, renting the building from the Church Commissioners. The school was able to purchased the freehold of the current campus in 1967 with 40 acres (160,000 m2) of land and three cottages of the Hamlet." P. Brewster, 2002
Today, under Headmaster Richard Merriman, the School enjoys a national reputation for excellence in sport, music and drama, while ensuring pupils achieve academically, with Scholarships awarded each year to Repton, as well as schools such as Eton and Radley.
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