Trent College | |
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Location | |
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Coordinates | 52°53′59″N 1°17′04″W / 52.8997°N 1.2844°W |
Information | |
Type | Public School Independent Day and boarding |
Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
Established | 1868 |
Founder | Francis Wright |
Local authority | Derbyshire |
Department for Education URN | 113004 Tables |
President | 12th Duke of Devonshire |
Chair of Governors | Deborah Evans |
Head | Bill Penty |
Gender | Co-educational |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1000 plus[citation needed] |
Houses | 5 |
Colour(s) | Navy, Red and Gold |
Publication | The Trident |
Former pupils | Old Tridents |
Preparatory school | The Elms School |
Website | http://www.trentschools.net |
Trent College is a co-educational private boarding and day school located in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, between Nottingham and Derby. Founded in 1868 as a local 'middle class alternative' to the more famous public schools, it is now a coeducational school and a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
It has over 1,000 pupils, including 760 pupils in the Senior School and 330 pupils in the Junior School (The Elms School).[citation needed]
On 28 March 2014, the governors announced that Bill Penty would be taking over as Head from September 2014 onward.[citation needed]