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Millfield School
Street, Somerset. Boarding and day places for ages 13 to 18.
Ages13-18
CurriculumGCSE, A level and BTEC
PlacesBoarding and day
Countries represented70+
Overview
A co-educational independent school with boarding and day places. This profile covers the Senior School and Sixth Form.
- More than 1,200 pupils aged 13 to 18 in the Senior School
- Wide choice of GCSEs, A levels and BTECs
- Olympic-sized swimming pool, 450-seat theatre and 350-seat concert hall
- Founded in 1935
Academics
- A levels
- GCSEs
A levels. Two-year courses taken in the sixth form, usually in three or four subjects. UK and international universities make offers on predicted and final A level grades.
GCSEs. Taken at the end of Year 11, usually at age 16, across a broad range of subjects.
Millfield offers a broad curriculum with a flexible choice of GCSEs, A levels and BTECs. Year 9 pupils follow the 'Nine at Millfield' programme as they start in the Senior School.
Boarding and pastoral care
Millfield School takes both boarding and day students. Boarders live in school houses during term with resident staff, and day students go home at the end of the school day.
The boarding fee includes breakfast, a three-course supper and laundry. Each boarding house has a housemaster or housemistress and an assistant.
Life and activities
Sport is a particular strength, with cricket and golf centres and an Olympic-sized pool, alongside a full programme of music, drama and art.
Fees and entry
Fees
2026/27, including VAT:
Senior School day: £13,155 a term.
Boarding, Year 9 to Upper Sixth: £20,205 a term.
The day fee includes tuition, most activities, a three-course lunch, textbook loan and personal accident insurance.
Entry requirements
Entry is usually at 13+ or 16+. Selection is based on academic entry tests, an interview with a senior member of staff and a reference from the current school.
Compare independent schools
| School | Location | Ages | Curriculum | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton College | Brighton, East Sussex | 11-18 | GCSE and A level | Boarding and day |
| Concord College | Shropshire, West Midlands | 13-18 | GCSE and A level | Boarding and day |
| Millfield School | Street, Somerset | 13-18 | GCSE, A level and BTEC | Boarding and day |
| The American International School in England | Thorpe, Surrey, near London | 13-18 | IB Diploma, AP and US High School Diploma | Boarding and day |
Questions about Millfield School
What ages does Millfield School take?
Students aged 13 to 18.
Does Millfield School offer boarding?
Yes. Millfield School has boarding and day places.
Which qualifications can students take?
GCSE, A level and BTEC.
Where is Millfield School?
Street, Somerset.
How do we apply?
Send us an enquiry. We check fit, fees and entry with the school, then guide you through the application and any entry tests.
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