The Abbey

The Abbey was opened in 1979 as the first purpose built girls’ house at Repton. It is home to 70 girls, from 13 – 18 years old and is situated in the centre of the school within its own grounds and enclosed garden. Its walls are covered with climbing roses and passion flowers which enhance the buildings beautifully during the summer months in particular, and we still have several very productive apple trees which are remnants of the original orchard.

The Abbey is a friendly community where all age groups mix readily, whether it be in one of the three common room areas, or within the house as a whole. Our aim is for there to be no divide between the day girls and the boarders, so that everyone is fully integrated within the routines and activities of the Abbey family. Boarders are accommodated in comfortable double bedsits until they reach their final year, when they can move into single study bedrooms, whilst the day girls have their own space in mixed year studies.

House Parents

Mrs Louise Wilbraham B.A.
Housemistress

Louise Wilbraham, Housemistress of The Abbey, joined the staff from Trent College in August 2008. She has loved her time at Repton so far, because there is a great emphasis on the pastoral care of the students. Ensuring that her students have a safe, rewarding and fun environment has always been Louise's passion. At Trent, she was Head of of Upper 6th and ran the Senior Girls’ Boarding House for 7 years. Louise teaches Geography and Spanish. Her husband Tim teaches at Repton Primary School. Their daughter Sophie (11) and son Charlie (9) have just started at Forremarke and look forward to joining Repton School.