GARETH JAMES APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF SPORT AT REPTON SCHOOL

Repton School is delighted to announce the appointment of Gareth James as its new Director of Sport. 

Gareth joins Repton with an impressive background in both professional sport and independent school leadership. Following a career in professional cricket with Essex CCC, where he played and coached across both first-class and T20 campaigns, Gareth has led high-performance sports programmes as Director of Sport at two leading independent schools. Most recently, at St John’s School, Leatherhead, he spearheaded major sporting projects, expanded fixture opportunities, and oversaw notable county, regional, and national cup successes across Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Swimming. 

Repton has long been renowned for its sporting excellence, producing Olympians, professional athletes, and national champions across multiple disciplines. With world-class facilities and a culture that nurtures talent at every level, sport remains an integral part of Repton life. 

Welcoming Gareth to the Repton community, Headmaster Mark Semmence said: "We are delighted to appoint Gareth as Director of Sport. His extensive experience in both professional and school sport makes him ideally placed to lead our sporting provision, ensuring that Repton continues to provide outstanding opportunities for all pupils. Sport at Repton is built on ambition, inclusivity, and excellence, and I have no doubt that Gareth will continue to drive these values forward." 

Reflecting on his appointment, Gareth James said: "I am extremely excited about joining the thriving community at Repton School and look forward to contributing to the continued sporting success on and off the pitch." 

Gareth will take up his position ahead of the new academic year, and we look forward to the next chapter of sporting achievement under his leadership.