We recognise that families have a choice of secondary school, and we want to provide you with as much information as possible to help you at this time. The resources below will be updated over the coming months, to provide you with the details you need, when you need them.
Class visits to Trent
Starting in mid-November, Year 6 classes will be visiting to Trent to take part in discovery visits. These will be held in our specialist classrooms and will give children a great taster experience of lessons such as English, maths and sciences, as well as an introduction to our range of modern foreign languages. They will happen during the school day and no special preparation is needed.
Staff introductions
Mr Calum Setterington will be Head of Year 7 in September 2023. He will be popping over to The Elms from mid-November to introduce himself to all the children. This will be a chance to say hello and ask questions about the move to Trent College.
transition information evening
To help pupils and parents look ahead to Year 7, we have hosted two information evenings – in May and September. You can view the presentation slides from September using the link below.
scholarship assessments
Scholarships are awarded for excellence in the fields of Academic ability, Art, Drama, Music & Choral and Sport. They recognise a student’s specific flair and aptitude and identify potential for development. More details of the Scholarship Assessments for future Year 7 pupils and an application form are available in the links below.
BOARDING IN YEAR 7
Boarding can provide routine and structure for your child to maximise their learning time, whilst offering a unique model of support, encouragement, flexibility and integration. Living a distance from school is no longer the primary reason families choose boarding, with 80% of the weekly and flexi boarders at Trent living within a 45 minute drive-time of school.
ONLINE TOUR
Receive a warm welcome from the Trent staff who you would usually meet during a tour of the school and see inside our modern classrooms, specialist teaching areas and vast outdoor spaces.
Helpful documents
Introduction to Trent College
Lower School Curriculum
Cognitive Abilities Test