This is a sub-article of Durham School. Read more: Lecturer Martyn retires after almost four decades spent teaching thousands of students. Educated at The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle and Haileybury, and having read Classics at Cambridge, James started his career under Anthony Seldon at Brighton College, becoming Head of Classics at the age of 23 and then Head of Sixth Form. Play it now! Before going on to become Archbishop of Canterbury, Fisher was known for his tenure as headmaster being extremely intolerant. [110], The "Stig" character in Top Gear is said to have been named after the school's pejorative slang term for new boys, a private reference with the producer Andy Wilman, who attended Repton with Clarkson. The former headmaster of Manhattan's elite Dalton School took a 14-year-old from a broken home under his wing in the 1980s and sexually abused her, a new lawsuit claims . Vicky Harding, the Head of Repton Prep reports to Mark Semmence as Headmaster of Repton and Chief Executive of both schools. ON THIS WEBSITE. Teacher Simon Clague preyed on three pupils, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. For day pupils it was 8,582 per term. In their findings they said: 'It is alleged that after the event had ended, and in the course of cleaning up, Mr Mitchell touched Pupil A inappropriately on two separate occasions and that such contact was of a sexual nature.'. [61][62], In January 2019, Repton announced Chris Read, former England cricketer, as the school's director of cricket. [36][37] He was later expelled for "drinking, smoking and generally making a nuisance" of himself. 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[10] The headmaster at the time lamented the tension between local boys and boarders, stating that despite a sincere attempt to break down the barriers between them, he had had little success, and a substantial number of applications from "persons of good standing and good fortune" had been withdrawn when told the boys were "of all classes down to the sons of blacksmiths and washerwomen". Retired teacher and current governor, Kath Knox said: John is very good at successfully obtaining pockets of money to enable the children of Tilery to have even more opportunities of having new experiences outside the school, hence the many events that take place: visits to London and the Houses of Parliament, York, the theatre, sporting events and so many more activities that he is involved in coming in to the school. Whilst any allegation involving sexual misconduct is serious, this was not a case where a physical sexual relationship had taken place. Ms Millions said: 'I have considered the matter of a review period. Duncan Bailey - Cothill House/Neal Bailey - Mowden Hall School. [6], In 1884, a chapel was added to the school's buildings. Were any complaints made at the time or concerns raised by anyone about inappropriate behaviour towards female pupils, and if so, why was this not acted upon? [35] Jeremy Clarkson attended the school, later noting that he had suffered extreme hazing by other students, including being plunged into an ice pool and having his trousers cut in half. After dissolution, the Thacker family lived at the priory until 1553. The ability to balance the academic, the pastoral and the co-curricular is what sets apart an independent school from the rest, says Alastair Land, Headmaster of Repton School. Repton is a harmonious place The school is a harmonious place in which to learn, and inspectors noted on their many visits to boarding houses that boarders from different backgrounds get on. Also the Headmaster was a VERY hypocritical person, he would always preach about God and forgiviness of sins and mercy, but then he would cane the pupils at Repton if they did anything bad.. The school's arms are three eaglets holding a "cross formy fitcy or". [41] A fall in student numbers in the 1990s led to headmaster Graham Jones' decision to close two boys boarding houses (Brook House and The Hall) and reconfigure their occupants into a single new house, School House. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The school is also thought to have considered any risk to pupils and legal advice suggesting dismissal would be unlawful. [8], In the early centuries of the school's development, there was a pupil-conferred role called "Cock of the School" within the pupil body. In the independent sector, particularly in co-educational boarding schools, it's important that we develop and challenge "the whole person". In his final weeks and towards the close of the academic year, tributes from parents and pupils, past and present, have flooded in praising John for his years of dedication to the school. Term Dates; Staff List; Governing Body; Inspection Reports; School . 1979. In his 1984 autobiography, Dahl states that when he was a young fag, . 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In recent weeks, news has broken of allegations against past and present members of staff at Repton. It would bring to four the number of employees or former employees of the top public school who have had accusations made against them. Each house was, as Dahl put it, "ruled by a boy of 17 or 18, who was the Head of House. Simon Clague admitted multiple sexual assaults on three young teenage girls at Repton School but his victims and former pupils believe that questions remain unanswered over the conduct of the school when the abuse took place. Repton's heritage is well documented: for over 1,000 years our site in the very heart of rural England has been an important seat of learning. Headmasters. [23], The writer Roald Dahl attended in the 1930s. Sign up to Teesside Live's newsletter here. Feb 11, 2021 at 12:49 pm. 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As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Who we are, what we do, and what we believe in could not be more pertinent for young people facing the modern world. It started with the arrival of two girls in 1970. Then the pipe-filling business and the lecture went on for maybe 30 seconds. Thomas Whitehead (1621-1639) Philip Ward (1639-1642) William Ullock (1642-1667) Joseph Sedgwicke (1667-1672) Edward Letherland (1672-1681) John Doughty (1681-1705) Edward Abbot (1705-1714) Thomas Gawton (1714-1723) William Dudson (1723-1724) Reputation management expert reveals why it doesn't just happen to famous people - and how your social media posts put you at risk, Beijing warns Elon Musk 'don't bite the hand that feeds you' after the Tesla chief - who sells 40% of his cars in China - shared a post blaming Covid on Wuhan lab leak. [7] A major effort was made, with the Charity Commissioners and the Clarendon Commission, to have the school accepted as one of the great public schools. In the most recent cases, a claim of inappropriate behaviour resulting in safeguarding issues on an overseas trip, has been made against one member of staff. At the time, the school considered that this tended to "undermin[e] the authority of the teachers by encouraging the pupils to ask questions." [83] There is also some bursary assistance. His departure came after months of controversy at the Upper East Side academic bastion over the school's "anti-racism" focus. [94], The school set up Repton International Schools Ltd (RISL) in 2013 to establish, develop and maintain British international schools. We are building upon a rich and vibrant history spanning over 450 years of educational heritage at Repton Derbyshire, UK. Careful. David has 16 years of senior leadership experience in UK schools and will take over from Jonathan Hughes D'aeth who . Here you'll find vacancies at all Repton Group - including Repton School, Repton Prep School, St. Wystan's School, Repton Enterprises and Repton International. [19][20], In 1917, the writers Christopher Isherwood and Edward Upward began their time at Repton. He left Brighton in 2006 to become a Housemaster at Repton, before joining Wellington in September 2013. Then came the third crack of the cane At the end of it all, a basin, a sponge and a small clean towel were produced by the headmaster, and the victim was told to wash away the blood before pulling up his trousers. Repton School has announced the appointment of Mr Mark Semmence as the school's 36 th Headmaster.. Mark Semmence succeeds Mr Alastair Land, who leaves Repton in March 2019 to take up the headship of Harrow School.. It is understood the former pupil did not name these friends, was not willing to speak formally to the police and the school received no further evidence. Likes. Repton School - Headmasters. 16:17, 29 MAR 2018 The accusations have been made about staff at Repton School Allegations have been made about two more members of staff at Repton School, it is understood. Role Resigned Director Appointed on 28 April 2020 . Headteacher John Repton with some of the pupils after the last Ofsted inspection. [14], In 1907, a gymnasium was added. Discipline at Repton was maintained by the senior boys, in particular prefects known as "boazers". Mr Semmence succeeds Mr Alastair Land who leaves Repton in March 2019 to t Parents Staff Pupils Old Reptonians Repton Foundation Enquire Visit Us Ex police chief and barrister Kathryn Stone has quit Repton School, Derbyshire It comes after the school declined to sack a teacher despite claims by ex-pupil Sue Fish, ex Nottinghamshire. The welcome was led by former headmaster Geoffery Fisher and the Queen planted a mulberry tree. In answer to the list of questions, Repton School sent Derbyshire Live the following response: "We are profoundly sorry that the school failed to protect this mans victims in the way it should have done at the time. During the 17th century, the school educated the sons of Earl of Chesterfield and Earl of Ardglass, Samuel Shaw, and John Woodward, who was apprenticed as a linen draper before he took up medicine, eventually being appointed Gresham Professor of Physic. Contact the school office for our parent email address . The comments below have been moderated in advance. His experiences are related in his semi-autobiographical book Boy, in which he describes his negative experience with physical altercations between students. [87] The subsequent integrated regulatory compliance and educational quality inspection in 2020 found that Repton met all regulatory compliance standards and was awarded the highest rating in each area. They revolted at school against everything associated with the establishment, which they called "the other side", and Upward reflected after leaving that "everyone was homosexual, up to a point, at Repton". The school has had the following royal visits: In September 2005, the school was one of fifty independent schools operating independent school fee-fixing, in breach of the Competition Act, 1998. For its first 400 years, the school accepted only boys; girls were admitted from the 1970s, and the school was fully co-educational by the 1990s.[4]. "Over the next 12 months Mr Land will continue to lead Repton School with his customary vigour and determination. In 1642, the school commenced an action against the Thacker family, and, in 1670, a wall was built to keep the two parties apart. Repton has partnerships with John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall, and Repton Primary School.[97]. [15] In this decade, the chapel was enlarged, the Science Block, the Gymnasium, Armoury, Shooting Range and Swimming Bath were built, and the Priory 'Tithe' Barn turned into the Art School. Welcome to Repton Abu Dhabi! Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school with the aim of securing the very best pupil outcomes. Bursar's Office, Repton School, Repton, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 6FH. We are ambitious for every one of our pupils; Repton Sofia is small enough to ensure that the talents of each individual are nurtured and valued, yet large enough to compete on the international arena across academia, music, the arts and sport. [54], The school competes in various sports. [22], In 1924, George Gilbert Stocks, a director of music at the school, set the hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind to the tune Repton for use in the school's chapel. [163], During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic the school's DT department made PPE for key NHS workers. [7], By the 1830s, some of the changes of reforming schoolmaster of Rugby School, Thomas Arnold, were being implemented at the school. After careers in the City and in sports management, they made their forays into education. Alumni of Repton School are known as Old Reptonians. 16:17 GMT 15 Mar 2016. We know that young people who are happy perform better and those who perform better are happy. [6], Buildings at the site of Repton Priory were granted for the school in 1559 by Gilbert Thacker. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [96] RISL remits its profits to Repton School Trust in the UK, which helps fund capital projects and bursaries. [132][133] The Bursar at the time was Carl Bilson. "[24] An account of a beating of boy called Micheal, in Roald Dahl's 1984 autobiographical book Boy,[note 1] was attributed by Dahl to Fisher. Repton has strongly denied this in a row which comes after a separate case in which a former teacher was jailed for seven years and 11 months in March for abusing pupils at the school in the 1990s. Funds raised are distributed to a range of local and national charities chosen by representatives of both communities. , updated "It was harrowing to hear how these despicable crimes have impacted on their lives, and we welcome the fact he has been sent to prison something that has happened thanks to the victims courage in speaking out. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'I agree with the panel that the conduct on the part of Mr Mitchell amounted to a gross error of judgment on one day. Read the disturbing messages Grace Tame claims the teacher Britain's strictest headteacher hits back at Ofsted after Jon Clarke For The Daily Mail Investigations Unit. [70][71], Repton's art programme currently features two artists-in-residence: visual artist Louisa Chambers, and fine art media specialist Maria Georgoula. [citation needed]. As the school marks its fifth year this September, its Rose Campus, which accommodates children from Nursery to Year 1 is delighted to welcome Kevin Hannah. "After considerable reflection, I have made the decision to step. Repton is steeped in history and has been a seat of learning for a thousand years. [89][90], Only parts of the original buildings remained when the school was established. Email: info@repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk. "[9], In 1874, local village children began attending the school, along with boarders. 127 Following. Repton School fees: Boarding fees per term: 13,485 Day fees per term: 10,000 Scholarships & bursaries: Available ISC reference number: 34206 DfE reference number: 830 / 6001 Boys - age range & pupil numbers: Day: 13 to 18 (106) Boarding: 13 to 18 (248) Sixth form: (157) Girls - age range & pupil numbers: Day: 13 to 18 (95) [50][51] In November 2019, Libby Lane, Lord Bishop of Derby was appointed visitor of Repton School. [107], In early 2020, it was announced that Repton School would be merging with Foremarke Hall School from September 2020 into a single school called Repton Prep. John, who lives in Hartlepool, will retire on Monday, July 19 after serving almost 30 years with the Stockton school. Among the first twenty-two names on the register of Repton there are five gentlemen, four husbandmen, nine yeomen, two websters, or weavers, a carpenter and a tanner. Parliamentary standards commissioner Kathryn Stone, a former police chief and a top criminal law barrister, quit after Repton School declined to sack a teacher despite the claim made by a former pupil. An integrated inspection took place in March 2014, finding the school to be "exceptionally successful in achieving its aims the quality of the pupils' achievements is excellent". Bloody hell. [56] Notable sporting former pupils include the 1932 Wimbledon tennis finalist, Bunny Austin, and several first-class cricketers. According to its website, fees at the school for the 2017-18 term for boarders were 11,569 per term. Repton School has said that it is "profoundly sorry", has welcomed Clague's imprisonment and told former pupils that any concerns they raise about their experiences at the school will be. [52], The school has a Combined Cadet Force and a music school, as well as various after-school clubs. It was such a shame". 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