Supporting you and your child
We are greatly saddened by the news of Mount St Mary’s College and Barlborough Hall School’s closure and the uncertainty that this brings to all of the families affected in the school community.
At Trent College & The Elms we would like to offer our support to help you make an informed choice about your child’s education as you consider alternative provision.
trent college & The Elms
We are a thriving independent day and boarding school for boys and girls from 0-18 years of age. In our secure and beautiful 45-acre campus on the Derbyshire Nottinghamshire border, we offer a first-class education, excellent facilities and a warm and vibrant community. We are committed to delivering a 21st century education which enables all pupils to flourish.
With a commute time of around 30 minutes from Mount St Mary’s College to our campus, we’re closer than you may think.
talk to us
Our friendly Admissions team are here to help and support you. They’ll be your first point of contact to provide you with information, discuss your options and answer any questions that you may have, in order to make an informed decision about your child’s education.
Tel: 0115 849 4950
Maria James
Head of Admissions
Karlee Wildgoose
Trent College Admissions Officer
Hannah Spraggett
The Elms Admissions Officer
your virtual tour
Experience Trent College and The Elms with 360° views of our modern classrooms, visit our specialist teaching areas and explore our beautiful open spaces that enable education to take place beyond the classroom.
Private tours
We would be pleased to guide you around our beautiful 45-acre campus and introduce you to a Trent College and The Elms education.
During the school holidays we will be offering private tours by special arrangement. Please contact our Admissions team by email admissions@trentcollege.net or by calling 0115 849 4950 to arrange a suitable time and date.
Our latest ISI inspection report
Under the new Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) framework, Trent College and The Elms were inspected as one school in March this year. Read our latest whole school report here and discover how our Co-curricular programme promotes pupil well-being and is a ‘Significant Strength’ of our school.
An introduction to our school
Find out more about Trent College and The Elms in these introductory brochures. These guides will help to give you an overview of our schools and provide the answers to frequently asked questions
The Elms TRENT COLLEGE SENIOR SCHOOL TRENT COLLEGE SIXTH FORM
Our curriculum guides
We encourage every child to develop a love for learning across all ages. With a varied and engaging curriculum we ensure that all pupils are active engaged learners. We combine a traditional attitude towards academic success with a modern outlook by ensuring all children have access to a breadth of enrichment activities.
The details of what children learn at each stage are contained within our curriculum guides. These are updated each year, keeping pace with the changing educational landscape.
THE ELMS CURRICULUM YEAR 7 – 9 CURRICULUM GCSE CURRICULUM SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM
admissions for international pupils
Trent College delivers an authentic British boarding school experience. We provide a first-class education immersed in English language, culture and way of life. Our school community brings together young people from over 20 different nationalities. We are highly experienced in managing international admissions and provide a bespoke service tailored to your needs.
Please contact us directly to discuss.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
HOW tO aPPLY
Trent College and The Elms welcomes admissions throughout the year. Our helpful Admissions team will be on hand to assist you in making the right choices for your child and to guide you through the process in time for the new academic year.
Our admissions process is slightly different depending on the stage of your child’s school journey. You can find out more about the application steps in each school admission section.
Further information
inclusive fees
Almost all elements of your child’s education are included in our fees. Unlike many independent schools, fees include: term time fieldwork, textbooks up to Year 11, exam entry fees, travel associated with school matches, and after school supervision.
THE ELMS NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL FEES (PDF)
THE ELMS FEES 2025 (PDF)
TRENT COLLEGE FEES 2025 (PDF)
Boarding
Our Boarding Houses provide a welcoming home from home for all our pupils and the Trent College boarding experience offers a unique model of support, encouragement, flexibility and integration. A range of boarding options are available to suit the needs of busy families from full boarding, weekly and flexible options. Find out more about how Boarding at Trent College works for our UK, International and HM Forces families.
Bus services
We offer an extensive range of bus routes across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire through our partnership with Skills of Nottingham to bring children to and from school each day.