Academic Why choose Millfield?
Why choose Millfield?
Breadth and Depth of Academic programme:
- Up to 14 subjects may be taken at GCSE
- 37 subjects on offer at AS/A2, including 7 Languages
- Academic Society which offers a programme of lectures and challenges for the academic elite
- Selection of vocational courses
Academic Success:
- Over 200 students go on to University each year, with half typically gaining entry to a member of the prestigious Russell group
- 35 Gold/Silver/Bronze certificates attained in last year’s UK Senior Maths Challenge
- Fellowships with Harvard University, University of Virginia (UVA) and Rhodes University, South Africa
- Three entrants to Harvard in the last four years
- Excellent GCSE and A Level results
Personal Attention:
- Small class sizes (average 11) with staff to pupil ratio 1:7.5
- Comprehensive network of Group Tutors, Senior Tutors, Heads of Year and Houseparents to manage every student’s personal programme and to be responsible for each student’s welfare
- 35 specialist instrumental teachers in the Music Department
Extensive Academic Facilities:
- Award-winning Library with 32 Multi-media PCs
- Award-winning Fine Arts Centre and Exhibition Gallery
- 500 seat Theatre
- 25 computer rooms across the campus with Internet access
- 350 seat Concert Hall and Music School