We've launched our very own app for Android and Apple devices which can be tailored to deliver the news and sport that you're interested in. 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. Repton School - Info, Contact, Address & Details Schools Search Repton Repton Address: Repton, Derby, Derbyshire DE65 6FH Website: www.repton.org.uk Founded: 1557 Number of Pupils: 630, fully co-educational Ages: 13-18 Fees: Boarding: 12,261 per term | Day: 9,096 Head Teacher: Mark J Semmence BA, MBA, MA Religious Affiliation: Church of England 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. 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. 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) 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.'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Lisa Clark, now an administrator at the school, was a pupil in 1991 and remembers Johns first day. John Repton, headteacher at Tilery Primary School, is retiring after 30 years (Image: Lisa Clark) "As he so often quoted 'Nothing is ever black and white', but one thing is certain - over the. We asked the school the following questions: Is the school expecting any civil claims to arise from the criminal case? In the independent sector, particularly in co-educational boarding schools, it's important that we develop and challenge "the whole person". By Miles Dilworth and Jon Clarke For The Daily Mail Investigations Unit, Published: 17:00 EST, 29 August 2022 | Updated: 05:03 EST, 30 August 2022. [86], A regulatory compliance inspection took place in 2018 which found that the school met all of the minimums and associated requirements. Just last month, a watchdog expressed "expressed concern" over a number of reports of safeguarding-related incidents at the school. Role Resigned Nominee Director Date of birth August 1990 Appointed on 10 September 1991 Resigned on 9 December 1991 . 19:33 GMT 11 Mar 2016 New Headmaster for Repton School 20 Jul 2018 Mr Semmence succeeds Mr Alastair Land who leaves Repton in March 2019 to take up the headship of Harrow School. Were there any concerns raised at the time that underage female Repton pupils would visit a male teacher at his home? 'I agree with the panel that the conduct on the part of Mr Mitchell amounted to a gross error of judgment on one day. Sir John Port of Etwall, on his death in 1557, left funds to create a grammar school which was then established at the Repton Priory. 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. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. 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. [88], Repton Priory was a 12th-century Augustinian foundation. According to its website, fees at the school for the 2017-18 term for boarders were 11,569 per term. [83] There is also some bursary assistance. [72], Repton opened their 400 Hall theatre in 1957. [53] All pupils are enrolled in CCF for one year; involvement thereafter is voluntary. 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. [6], Buildings at the site of Repton Priory were granted for the school in 1559 by Gilbert Thacker. "Repton School governors congratulate Mr Land on his appointment to this prestigious role and wish him and his family all the very best. In just three years he built the school roll to over 800 students, in a highly competitive local market. The document, seen by the Mail, said the decision means the schools safeguarding of pupils past, present and future is now in jeopardy and lacks credibility. The white headmaster of a New York Catholic school who made a Black student kneel as part of an apology to a teacher has resigned, the school said Wednesday. It is understood Repton felt the allegations to which she referred were unsubstantiated rumours that had been fully investigated. [163], During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic the school's DT department made PPE for key NHS workers. [49], In September 2019, the school began using an AI service called AS Tracking in order to monitor students' mental health. He expelled two senior boys after accusations of homosexuality arose within the student body. David Jewell, headmaster of Repton School, 02. With 1000 years of education history behind us, the traditional values of encouraging pupils to aim high whilst showing respect for all are still of utmost importance, however Repton is undoubtedly modern in terms of practice and outlook. The Bailey boys are real-life action men (and Old Etonians). The school was founded in 1557 and has grown considerably since; it now boasts a science priory, which was built in . [17], 1,912 former pupils of the school served in the First World War, of whom 355 died in service. Mitchell admitted that he had put his hand on the girl's bottom for up to five secondsand that it was 'inappropriate' and 'a sexual act'. As he so often quoted Nothing is ever black and white, but one thing is certain - over the past 30 years John Repton has been a hugely positive influence in the lives of hundreds of children and their families, and many teachers and staff members. They formed a friendship which continued when they both at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Pupil A stated that Mitchell said: 'Do you find this weird?' [114], The school's motto, Porta Vacat Culpa ("the gate is free from blame"), is a quotation from Ovid's Fasti. It was dissolved in 1538. However, she stressed that the ban would not be lifted automatically and the teacher would have to prove to another panel that he was fit to return to teaching before it was lifted. [27] He was also, along with other boys at the school, used as a product tester for Cadbury who were located close by, and it has been speculated that this helped to inspire Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Term Dates; Staff List; Governing Body; Inspection Reports; School . Before going on to become Archbishop of Canterbury, Fisher was known for his tenure as headmaster being extremely intolerant. Repton School Life Tracey Cox asks men the 9 sex questions women want HONEST answers to, Are YOU at risk of being cancelled? [42], The school marked its 450th anniversary in 2007 with a royal visit from Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. A spokesman for Repton School said: "Repton School headmaster, Mr Alastair Land, will leave Repton at Easter 2019. [45] In 2013, a 9million science block was built. [20], Numbers attending the school recovered in the late 1940s, such that The Cross was able to reopen in 1945 and Latham House in 1947. His experiences are related in his semi-autobiographical book Boy, in which he describes his negative experience with physical altercations between students. As the school marks its sixth academic year this September, its Rose Campus, which accommodates children from FS1 to Year 1 is delighted to welcome Kevin Hannah. 1957 The Queen and Prince Philip make an official visit to Repton School to make the 400 year anniversary of the school's establishment. 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. [citation needed]. A spokesman has said that the school "takes seriously any allegations regarding staff conduct and has robust safeguarding procedures in place to protect the safety and welfare of our pupils". MAKE an ENQUIRY. As Repton's 36th Headmaster Mark Semmence said when presented with the award for the UK's Happiest Boarding School 2022: "Any educator's over-arching aim should be to ensure that pupils are happy. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Three governors at a top public school have resigned over its handling of a sexual misconduct allegation, the Daily Mail can reveal. Not long after this, relations between the school and the Thacker family began to deteriorate due to a conflict of interest in accessibility. You'll give me a coronary Head of Physics John Mitchell, He told the committee he had said: 'Bloody hell. A Repton education enables our students to leave school with a series of core traditional British values and character traits that will enable them to thrive as adults; courageous and curious, well mannered and responsible and determined to make a positive difference to those around them. Whilst any allegation involving sexual misconduct is serious, this was not a case where a physical sexual relationship had taken place. 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]. Mitchell also admitted making the inappropriate comment to the girl when she was bending over to pick up something from the floor earlier on in the day. Maintenance Plumber - Repton Senior Permanent, Full Time Apply by 19 Mar, 2023 Teacher of Biology Permanent, Full Time Apply by 10 Mar, 2023 Director of Music - Repton Prep [119][120] Around 200 pupils were extras in the 1939 film. A headmaster at one of Britain's leading private schools has resigned following a long-running row with parents and former students over his alleged draconian methods. [46] Around this time, the old Squash Courts were made into a new gallery and textiles studio for the Art department. 1979. He was cautioned by police on February 16 for an abuse of a position of trust in engaging in sexual activity with the pupil. The St. Martin de Porres Marianist . Mitchell,who taught at the school from 2008, resigned in February last year after the allegations came to light. As well as hosting the annual Lantern Parade, which would end in the school with a performance from the choir and refreshments, John was also heavily involved in residential trips to Carlton and Helmsley, as well as day trips to football stadiums, Durham Cathedral and Oxford University, to name just a few. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 taken seriously. [56] Notable sporting former pupils include the 1932 Wimbledon tennis finalist, Bunny Austin, and several first-class cricketers. [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. The school is also thought to have considered any risk to pupils and legal advice suggesting dismissal would be unlawful. As a historic, independent boarding school, Repton offers wide-ranging curriculums for pupils aged 3-18. The school has refused to confirm whether or not the allegations had been made or to say whether or not either of the individuals concerned had been suspended as a result. Alastair Land will leave in April 2019 to become the new headmaster at the independent Harrow School in. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A modern and dynamic school with a traditional family feel. Sign up to Teesside Live's newsletter here. [61][62], In January 2019, Repton announced Chris Read, former England cricketer, as the school's director of cricket. 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His coach, Melanie Marshall, taught swimming at the school. [139], The Charity Commission expressed "serious concerns" about safeguarding in 2018 after it received a sequence of serious incident reports from Repton School early in that year, specifically:[140], In September 2022, 3 governors resigned en block over safeguarding issues at the school; these were new addition safeguarding issues to those set out above that came to light after the jailing of Simon Clague.[153]. A Repton School spokesman told the Derby Telegraph: 'As a result of an incident in December 2014, Repton School referred Mr Mitchell to the National College for Teaching & Leadership. 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Johns hobbies include cycling, fishing and gardening, which he is looking forward to spending more time on once he retires. Tributes have poured in from staff and students for a beloved headteacher, John Repton, as he retires after 30 years. Repton School's U15 girls' tennis squad achieved their highest ever finish in the age group category at the National Finals which took place over the 3rd and 4th . In Boy Dahl mentions learning the symptoms from Ellen, but in Treglown's biography it only mentions Astri. [116][117][118], The school has twice, in the 1930s and 1980s respectively, represented the fictional Brookfield School in a 1939 film and a 1984 BBC version of Goodbye, Mr. We are building upon a rich and vibrant history spanning over 450 years of educational heritage at Repton Derbyshire, UK. [81], In 2019/2020, fees were 36,783 for boarders and 27,207 for day pupils per year. Mr Land has been appointed as the next headmaster at Harrow School. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. The third governor who resigned was Tim Hannam QC. Simon Clague, 55, admitted charges of indecent assault. 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. Repton School; Repton; Derbyshire; DE65 6FH ; 01283 559200; SCHOOL INFORMATION. Notable alumni, also known as "Old Reptonians", include C. B. Fry, Jeremy Clarkson, Roald Dahl, Adrian Newey, and Michael Ramsey. [45] A studio theatre was added in 2003 and the complex extended and fully refurbished in 2011 by architect Bryan Avery. And, as the Derby Telegraph previously reported, a separate Repton School staff member was arrested at the end of January on suspicion of attempting sexual contact with a child who was not at the school. The welcome was led by former headmaster Geoffery Fisher and the Queen planted a mulberry tree. Duncan Bailey - Cothill House/Neal Bailey - Mowden Hall School. It was basically a system of slavery and I hated seeing the young lads literally trembling with fear". Nevertheless, a new teaching block, the Lynam Thomas Building, in the precinct and a major refurbishment programme was being undertaken. announced that the 2020-2021 school year would be Nagl's last, as Headmaster of The Haverford School. We believe in the pursuit of academic excellence and success, but not at the expense of an all-round . The headmaster at a Catholic school on Long Island has resigned after a parent claimed he made her Black, 11-year-old son kneel while apologizing to his White teacher, CBS New York reported.. After careers in the City and in sports management, they made their forays into education. Our staff are at the heart of a Repton education, going above and beyond in their teaching and support, they ensure the smooth running of our world-class education. Gilbert Joseph Rowland (C'48) February 5th 1935 - May 28th 2020 As a child, Gilbert lived in Burton on Trent and attended Repton, initially going to the prep school, housed in Latham in 1942 . Alumni of Repton School are known as Old Reptonians. [18] A war memorial was unveiled on major general Sir John Burnett-Stuart, director of military operations and intelligence, and dedicated by Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell on 1 November 1922. The panel heard that the teacher was responsible with other staff for organising a social event at the school on the evening of December 6, 2014. [26] In his 1984 autobiography, Dahl states that when he was a young fag, he was instructed to warm toilet seats for older boys at the school. [12][13], Harold Abrahams, the Olympic champion in the 100m sprint in the 1924 Paris Olympics, joined the school in 1914. This prompted one to allege a teacher still there had engaged in sexual activity with two friends at about the same time. The post included a retweet that read, "BREAKING: Jim Best is out as headmaster of the Dalton School." (RELATED: Megyn Kelly: Elizabeth Warren 'Scored A Goal Against Herself' With DNA Test) BREAKING: Jim Best is out as headmaster of the Dalton School. [108], Alexander Wilson, novelist, a spy and serial bigamist with four wives lied about being an alumnus of Repton School, which he was not;[109] Fred Perry also lied about having attended Repton School, which he did not do either. Alastair Land will leave in April 2019 to become the new headmaster at the independent Harrow School in London. East Midlands, England repton.org.uk Joined August 2019. A number of headmasters of Repton went on to senior Church of England positions in the 20th century. About Repton School. He also started to lecture the kneeling boy about sin and wrongdoing. At the time, the school considered that this tended to "undermin[e] the authority of the teachers by encouraging the pupils to ask questions." 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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. "[9], In 1874, local village children began attending the school, along with boarders. 2020 1172 1557 1621 1858 1866 1886 The head of diversity at the tony Dalton School the Upper East Side bastion of privilege that's been rocked by controversy recently over its heavy-handed "anti-racist" ideology is out,. However, Repton was excluded from the commission's 1864 report, thus excluding the school from the 1868 Public Schools Acts. Rose Campus +971 2 507 4800 fryreception@reptonabudhabi.org rosereception@reptonabudhabi.org. Grenville went on to spend over 20 years of his long career at Repton, becoming a much-loved teacher with a moving history that still inspires students today. Paedophile Clague, who taught at the exclusive boarding school for decades, was jailed for seven years and 11 months at Derby Crown Court yesterday after a lengthy three-year investigation that forced the victims to relive the trauma of his abuse. Imposing an indefinite ban on behalf of Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, the head of teacher misconduct at the NCTL, Jayne Millions, said she considered an indefinite ban both 'proportionate and appropriate'. As a farewell gift to him, the children have put together a special performance that will be recorded and John will be given the video as a memento. Each house was, as Dahl put it, "ruled by a boy of 17 or 18, who was the Head of House. A married teacher who groped a 16-year-old schoolgirl at an elite private school has been banned from the classroom indefinitely. 07. [132][133] The Bursar at the time was Carl Bilson. In recent weeks, news has broken of allegations against past and present members of staff at Repton. 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