Elms School

Trent College is a co-educational independent day and boarding 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 1000 pupils including 760 pupils in the Senior School and 330 pupils in the Junior School (The Elms School).On the 28 March 2014, the governors announced that Mr Bill Penty would be taking over as Head from September 2014. Bill Penty was previously Second Master as Sherborne School for Girls in Dorset having also been Head of Languages at Millfield School and Whitgift School.HistoryThe foundation of Trent College was proposed in 1868 by Francis Wright at a meeting of the Midland branch of the Clerical and Lay Association. His vision was to open a boarding school for "boys of the middle class" as a more affordable alternative to the public schools. The foundation stone was laid by William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire. Today, the school still retains its ties with the Cavendish family through the Duke's descendant, Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, who is president of the Board of Governors.