Trent College
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · NG10 4AD
Trent College is a well-established independent all-through school in Nottinghamshire, founded in 1868, offering continuous education from nursery through sixth form with both day and boarding options. The school combines traditional foundations with a modern, progressive outlook, emphasising individual development and broad opportunity beyond academic achievement. With over 1,200 pupils across four distinct phases, Trent has recently undergone whole-school ISI inspection and operates as a unified entity with The Elms (primary campus).
- →All-through provision from age 0–18 in one established institution, reducing transition anxiety
- →Strong boarding facilities and integrated day/boarding model appealing to families seeking flexibility
- →Broad-based curriculum with emphasis on music, drama, and sport alongside academics
- →Individual pastoral approach and smaller cohort sizes despite overall pupil numbers
- →Recent whole-school ISI validation and modern investment in facilities
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a structured, traditional environment with strong co-curricular breadth, families valuing continuity from early years through university, and boarders or those seeking flexible day/boarding arrangements in the East Midlands.
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Contact & visit
Derby Road, Long Eaton
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
NG10 4AD
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Trent College?
Trent College admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Trent College's exam results?
At Trent College, 24.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 37.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Trent College a boarding school?
Trent College offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Trent College's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Trent College “Excellent” (2021).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Continuity and stability of all-through provision
✓Balanced curriculum emphasis on character and breadth alongside academics
✓Strong community feel and individual pastoral attention despite size
✓Quality of music, drama, and sport facilities and programmes
✓Boarding provision and flexibility for working families
Common concerns
!Lack of recent Ofsted-style external validation before March 2025 ISI inspection may concern some parents seeking latest judgement
!Large school size (1,200+) may limit perceived individualisation for some families
!Limited public information on SEND support and specialist provision