Millfield

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Uncovering brilliance 

Day fees 2025/26

$52,000

Boarding fees 2025/26

$78,800

Term dates

• Term 1: 1 September to 5 December 2025
• Term 2: 4 January to 1 April 2026
• Term 3: 19 April to 26 June 2026

Ages

13-18

Pupil count

1,283

Spear’s Review

Millfield aims to break the traditional educational mould by shaping the school around the child, fostering curiosity and individual development. Located in Somerset, the school boasts world-class facilities, including a 50m swimming pool, 18-hole golf course, equestrian centre and indoor cricket and golf centres. It’s no surprise that Millfield students have gone on to compete in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

Beyond athletics, Millfield encourages academic and artistic excellence, offering a wide range of subjects and creative outlets. The school emphasises a holistic approach, enabling students to explore their passions, whether in sports, science, the arts or humanities.

Millfield’s philosophy is to help each student discover and develop their own brilliance, ensuring they thrive in all aspects of life, both inside and outside the classroom.

Academics

In 2025:

• 40 per cent of GCSE results were grades 7-9
• 31 per cent of A-Level results were A* or A

Head teacher

Gavin Horgan has been the headmaster of Millfield since 2019. He holds a degree in classical Greek language and literature from Oxford University. Focused on academic excellence and holistic development, Horgan is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking environment.

University and college destinations

In 2025, 78 per cent of Millfield’s 286-strong cohort secured places in higher and further education worldwide. Popular UK choices included Bath, Bristol and Exeter, while US destinations included New York University (NYU), Stanford and Columbia. In line with the school’s sporting prowess, leavers also accepted places at Loughborough University – known for its sporting prowess.

Admissions

Entry is typically at 13+ or 16+. An academically selective school, Millfield assesses merit through academic entry tests, an interview and references from a candidate’s current school. According to the school, the process is designed to identify students who will benefit from ‘a well-rounded and balanced education’ and who will ‘make a positive contribution towards the life of the school’.

Notable alumni

• Romeo Beckham (son of David and Victoria Beckham)
• Helen Glover (Olympic gold medallist rower)
• Rose Leslie (actor)
• Christopher Robshaw (rugby player)

Accessibility 

Heathrow Airport: 2 hours 

Location

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