Millfield School
Millfield School
Street, England
Millfield School is one of the most modern schools in southern England and undisputedly number one when it comes to sport at British boarding schools. Whether swimming, riding, tennis, rugby or cycling – the facilities, coaching and achievements speak for themselves. But beyond sport, Millfield offers a modern, versatile learning environment where pupils receive individual support and a broad education. The modern campus, extensive extracurricular programme and focus on personal development make the school a true all-rounder.
The Details
The Academics
Millfield School offers a broad educational programme with GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs. Although the school is not highly selective academically, the 2025 results are impressive: 40 percent of pupils achieved grades 9 to 7 in GCSEs, and 31 percent earned A grades at A Level.
Learning support – especially for dyslexia, dyspraxia and similar challenges – is very good and provides valuable assistance, particularly to pupils who are talented in sport but academically less strong. Despite the holistic support, the clear focus at Millfield is on sport.
Languages Taught
German, English as a Foreign Language, French, Latin, Mandarin and Spanish.
The Boarding
Around three quarters of the pupils board. The 19 boarding houses are all modernised, cosy and well equipped. Pupils usually share twin rooms, moving to single rooms from Year 13 onwards.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Hardly any school in the UK can match Millfield in sport! With 25 sports offered and over 50 highly qualified coaches, including Olympians and former professional athletes, as well as its own team of physiotherapists, Millfield is regarded as the leading sports school in Britain. The athlete programmes combine elite sport, academic education and personal support – aiming to prepare pupils optimally for careers in professional sport or university programmes worldwide.
The school maintains close partnerships with clubs and national sports associations and sees sport as an integral part of personal development. Flexible multi-sport pathways allow pupils to switch between different disciplines. In addition to traditional sports, karate, fencing and clay pigeon shooting are on the programme.
Anyone who thinks Millfield is only about sport misses half the story. Theatre, art, music and design are at least as impressive here: with studios, stages and galleries more commonly found in art colleges. It offers a range of academic enrichment opportunities including the Minerva lecture series with talks from university professors and industry experts, house competitions, clubs and societies.
Weaknesses
Choosing Millfield means joining a boarding school with a notably strong sporting culture. If this isn’t quite what you’re looking for, it may be worth considering whether another school might be a better match.
Location
Millfield is located in the heart of Somerset, on the edge of the small town of Street, with Glastonbury just a few minutes away. The area is known for Glastonbury Tor, a striking hill topped by a medieval tower and visible for miles, a local landmark wrapped in myth and offering some of the best views in the South West.
It’s a dream for pupils who want to develop their talents in multiple areas and are open to trying new things alongside their main sports.
Millfield is bigger than Monaco – no joke – and was originally founded to educate the son of an Indian maharajah. The school’s international, individual ethos still shapes it today.
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