Work to begin at Repton School sports facility

Two ‘FA Standard’ artificial sports pitches will be built at a Derbyshire school, alongside four covered padel courts and a sports pavilion and cafe, under plans approved by South Derbyshire.

Repton School, an international boarding school based around seven miles from Derby city centre, says the scheme is a landmark investment in sporting infrastructure, at an establishment which has produced a number of world-class sportsmen and women, including legendary late 19th century cricket and footballing icon, CB Fry.

Two fully-floodlit pitches will be complimented with a contemporary-style pavilion set to provide changing facilities, social and viewing spaces, and flexible areas for coaching, analysis, and events.

Construction work on the development will begin this summer.

A central pavilion will provide changing facilities and breakout space at Repton School’s new sports facilities. Credit: Matthew Montague architects

Gareth James, assistant head and director of sport at Repton, said the project was a “transformative moment” for the school.

“Our new facility represents sector-leading provision, giving our pupils access to facilities normally associated with professional environments. We are incredibly proud of what this development brings to the school and excited about the opportunity to work with some of the country’s top clubs and academies,” he said.

“These partnerships will help create outstanding experiences for our pupils while strengthening pathways for performance, participation, and lifelong enjoyment of sport.”

Derbyshire-based firm Matthew Montague Architects provided designs for the scheme.

Director Daniel Evans said: “I am incredibly proud that we have secured planning approval for the new 3G pitches and pavilion at Repton School, a project that builds on our relationship spanning decades.

“This will be a transformative addition for the school and the wider community, supporting sport, wellbeing and opportunity for generations to come.”