Transformational Bursaries | Repton School | Derbyshire

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CHANGING LIVES FOR THE BETTER - TRANSFORMATIONAL BURSARIES

The will of Sir John Port provided funds for the creation of a ‘Grammar School in Etwalle or Reptone’ and for the expenses of ‘poor scholars’, leading to the foundation of Repton School in 1557. This ethos of supporting pupils, who show potential but may lack the financial means to benefit from a Repton education, still holds true today, with hundreds of pupils having been awarded bursaries throughout the ages. We call them ‘transformational’ bursaries because they really do change the lives of young people, from less-advantaged backgrounds, looking to make a difference in their own and other people’s lives.

If you feel like you benefitted from your time at Repton and would like to pay this forward to allow another young person the same advantage, please consider making a donation. This can be in the form of a one-off gift, a monthly standing order or a legacy donation.;

MAKE A GIFT

“You have the capacity to change the world.”

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BURSARY RECIPIENTS

Follow the journey of some of our Bursary recipients...

IDENTIFYING CHILDREN IN NEED

Key to the success of Repton’s transformational bursary programme is our ability to identify prospective pupils who not only have extraordinary potential but who will thrive as part of the Repton boarding school community. As well as working closely with national education partners and local schools, we partner with the Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation. SpringBoard is the UK’s largest boarding school bursary charity, providing life-changing opportunities for children and young people across the UK from lower-income families.

View the Springboard Impact Report and Short Film to learn more.

PASTORAL CARE AT REPTON

We support children and their families when navigating this exciting journey to ensure the best possible experience is delivered at every stage of their time at Repton. As such, our pastoral team are a crucial part of the journey when joining Repton and are ever-present throughout the education of every child. Their role extends to supporting families – answering questions across all aspects of school and boarding life, which may be unfamiliar to those looking to join a thriving boarding community.

MAKING A GIFT

If you have any questions, or require more information about making a donation to the Foundation to support future generations of Reptonians, please email the Foundation's Development Director, Juliet Wolfe née Ryalls (Abbey 1983-85), at foundation@repton.org.uk or call 01283 559248.

MAKE A GIFT

 
APPLYING FOR A BURSARY

If you are enquiring about a bursary (financially-assisted place) at Repton, please email admissions@repton.org.uk

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CONTACT DETAILS

The Repton Foundation
The Hall, Repton School,
Repton, Derbyshire. DE65 6FH

Tel: 01283 559248
EMAIL

OFFICERS

Ms Juliet Wolfe (née Ryalls)
Development Director – Repton Foundation
foundation@repton.org.uk / 01283 559248

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • Trustee and Chairman (Governor): Mr M J C Needham (Priory 1980-85)
  • Trustee (Chair of Governors): Mr E M Shires
  • Trustee (Governor): Mr A J Churchill (Priory 1982-87)
  • Trustee (Governor): Mr N C Walford (Brook 1969-74)
  • Trustee (Governor): Mr M A Casini (Mitre 1976-80)
  • Trustee: Mr S J Rush

FOUNDATION BOARD PRESIDENTS:

  • President: Mr R M Kirkland DL (Orchard 1959-64)
  • Vice President: Mr R A Litchfield (Brook 1960-65)
  • President Emeritus: Brigadier C E Wilkinson CBE, TD, DL (Cross 1946-49)

FOUNDATION BOARD EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:

  • Headmaster Repton School: Mr M J Semmence
  • Development Director Repton Foundation: Ms J Wolfe (née Ryalls) (Abbey 1983-85)
  • Chief Operating Officer Repton School: Mrs Sarah Greig
  • Clerk to the Governors Repton School: Mrs R Mair


Registered charity number - 1067418