Our friendly admissions team are here to help and support you. They’ll be your first point of contact to discuss your options and guide you through the admissions process. Get in touch with us to find our more about our thriving and forward thinking schools.
Email: admissions@trentcollege.net
Tel: 0115 849 4950
Maria James
Head of Admissions
Karlee Wildgoose
Trent College Admissions Officer
Hannah Spraggett
The Elms Admissions Officer
HOW tO aPPLY
Trent College and The Elms welcomes admissions throughout the 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.
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.
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admissions for military families
Trent College has a longstanding history of supporting families in the forces. We welcome pupils from military families as day pupils, for short term stays (day or boarding) and as long term boarders (as flexi, weekly or full boarders).
We create a nurturing atmosphere that places a strong emphasis on the growth and development of each pupil. This approach enables all young people to thrive and reach their full potential.
Please contact us directly to discuss the options open to you.
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open events
Our Open Events are a wonderful opportunity to join us on our beautiful 45-acre campus, meet our inspiring teachers, view our first-class facilities and find out how an education at Trent College & The Elms can help your child to discover their true potential and flourish.
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.
Latest inspecton report
Under the new Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) framework, Trent College and The Elms are inspected as one school. Our latest inspection took place in March 2025. Read our full report or summary guide here.
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.
fees
Almost all elements of your child’s education are included in our fees. Unlike many independent schools, our fees include: term-time fieldwork and educational trips, textbooks up to Year 11, exam entry fees, travel associated with school matches, and after school supervision.
Visiting the school
We arrange a variety of events throughout the year to support you and your child on your discovery of Trent College and The Elms, as well as private tours.
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.