The Prep at Denstone College

Boots polished, mouthguards ready! As Michaelmas Term approaches, our Prep 3 to 6 pupils are gearing up for another year of sport alongside education, with weekly PE, swimming in our 25m indoor pool, and inter-school fixtures for every child.

In July this summer Reeva in Year 8 was selected to compete for the England 138 pony showjumping team at the Scottish home pony international at Bogenraith equestrian Centre in Aberdeen. Reeva and her pony 'Sandy’s Mel' rode fantastically producing 2 x double clears at 1m10 and 1m.15 to secure gold for Team England.

At the same show Reeva’s younger sister Nila in Prep 4 was selected to compete for the combined home nations under 10’s team again Nila and her pony 'Flash' delivered the goods with 2 foot perfect clear rounds to help her team take the gold medal.

Many congratulations Reeva and Nila

Wednesday 16 September: Denstone College is coming to you.

As the new school year begins, we’re taking Denstone College out and about once again – and our first stop is Barton-under-Needwood!

We warmly invite past, current and prospective families to join Lotte Tulloch (Head), Jackie Plewes (Deputy Head), and other key staff for an evening of drinks and canapés – our treat. Families are very welcome to bring their children along too.

These gatherings are a chance to meet other families and hear first-hand how Denstone continues to grow and inspire. Whether you would like to reminisce about your own time at the College, find out more about opportunities for your child, or simply enjoy some informal conversation, we would love to see you.

Barton Marina – The Crow's Nest at The Waterfront
Wednesday 16 September | 6.00–8.00pm

To reserve your place for the Barton Marina evening, please sign up here:
https://www.denstonecollege.org/denstone-drinks

Cedars, Beeches or Oaks? Every Prep pupil belongs to one of our three Houses from their very first day, creating a ready-made family within our wider school community, complete with cross-year mentoring and Prep 6 House Captains leading the way.

Explore Every Possible Version of Yourself at Denstone College

We invite you to see our school on 3rd October for our Prep and College Open Morning.

Explore the campus on guided tours, meet our staff and pupils along with seeing Denstonacity in Action.

Sign up Today | https://www.denstonecollege.org/open-morning

Starting school - or starting a new year group - can bring a flutter of nerves for little ones and parents alike. Our Prep team pride themselves on a warm, homely welcome that helps every child feel safe, settled and excited to learn from day one.

Denstone College is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with IOF Academy, introducing an innovative programme designed to support aspiring footballers in combining elite-level training with a full and balanced education.

Launching in September, the programme will be available to pupils from School Years 1–13, offering those already studying at Denstone the opportunity to enhance their educational journey with a focused football development pathway. The initiative is designed to complement the College's strong academic offering while providing specialist support for students considering a future in professional football or international scholarship opportunities.

Find out more on the link below
https://www.denstonecollege.org/iof-academy

New term incoming with new questions to explore! Each term our Prep classes dive into an exploratory study focus, starting with a big question and finishing with the children sharing what they've discovered.

It is hard to imagine that is is going to start to get a little colder soon, but our Forest School doesn't stop for cold weather! Our Prep pupils are out in Norris Wood whatever the forecast, we learn using the environment around us.From our dedicated Pre-Prep play area to our purpose build outdoor classroom we are able to inspire through nature, no matter how much mud is involved.

Every Prep pupil is placed with a form teacher who becomes far more than a class teacher - a mentor, a first point of contact for parents, and a familiar face who knows exactly how each child is getting on, in the classroom and beyond.