Repton School in Derbyshire has announced that St Hugh’s School, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire will join The Repton Family of Schools from 1 September.

St Hugh’s a day and boarding co-educational prep school.

St Hugh’s will retain its traditions, ethos, uniform, and location in Woodhall Spa. The school will maintain its current leadership, led by headmaster Jeremy Wyld, and the majority of the existing governing body will remain in place, joined by representatives from Repton.

St Hugh’s pupils will continue to move on to a wide range of senior schools, with objective advice tailored to each child’s needs.

Mark Semmence, headmaster of Repton School and chief executive of the Repton Family of Schools, said: “This collaboration is an exciting opportunity to protect and strengthen the outstanding provision for which St Hugh’s is known, while embracing the innovation and global perspective of the Repton family.

Ian Tyler, chair of governors at St Hugh’s, commented: “Joining the Repton Family of Schools secures a bright and dynamic future for St Hugh’s. This is a partnership built on shared values. Our families can expect the same caring, family atmosphere and individual attention – with even greater opportunities for every child.”

Repton’s network of schools now educates 10,000 pupils in 11 schools across three continents.