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Somerset Private schools

Millfield School

Butleigh Road, Street, BA16 0YD

Millfield School is a private secondary-stage school in Street, Somerset, with a published age range of 12-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 12-19 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
12-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
12-19
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Founded in 1935 after R. J. O. Meyer returned from India with seven Indian boys, Millfield grew into a co-educational senior school in 1939. That international beginning still feels relevant to a community where day pupils and boarders share the same matches, concerts, plays and house life.

The academic route is deliberately staged. Year 9 keeps the programme broad; GCSE pupils take English Language and Literature, mathematics, science and PSHEE, usually alongside a modern foreign language and a choice of options. Sixth Form students can follow A levels or BTEC routes in areas including Business, Art and Design and Sport, with specialist art, physics, music and sports facilities supporting the breadth.

Boarding is part of the senior model rather than an add-on. Around three quarters of pupils are full boarders living in 19 houses on or near the campus, with weekend activities, resident house staff, medical care and counselling. The senior route serves ages 12 to 19 and includes a sixth form; applicants can enter through the 13-to-18 route or apply for Sixth Form courses and boarding places.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 28.6 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 16.2% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Somerset and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Millfield School, Somerset, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
28.6
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
2.96
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Somerset and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Millfield School, Somerset, and England. 60 46.7 33.3 20 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
12-19
Headteacher
Mr Gavin Horgan
Pupil roll
1,276 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
Butleigh Road, Street, Somerset
Postcode
BA16 0YD
Area
Somerset

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Gavin Horgan

School contact

School phone
01458442291

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
admissions@millfieldschool.com
Admissions phone
01458 444291
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
12-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Senior day tuition including VAT, per term, 2026/27.
Boarding fees
Senior boarding tuition including VAT, per term, 2026/27.
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
28.6 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
2.96 EBacc APS
A-level results
16.2% AAB or better
A-level average points
38.11 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 24 March 2026

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 24 March 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Millfield School handle admissions?

Millfield School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Millfield School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Millfield School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Millfield School?

Millfield School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 24 March 2026.