Prep Admissions Process

Book an Open Day Visit

Millfield Prep holds Open Days in February, May and October. Book a place here.

Our next Open Day is taking place on Saturday 3 October 2020 and this will be a virtual open day due to COVID-19 during which you can join us remotely on a webinar, see a presentation by the Headmistress and ask questions of key staff. There will also be a variety of information including videos and blogs on our open day website page for you to peruse.

Our on campus open mornings, which we hope to offer again as soon as is possible, include a welcome by the Headmistress and pupil led tours around the campus, followed by lunch and a chance to meet staff. Throughout the afternoon, you are welcome to watch sport/activities at your leisure.

Book an individual visit or Skype meeting

We offer individual school tours during term time and holidays, and taster days for prospective pupils. We are currently offering parent meetings via Skype. 

If you wish to book a meeting please contact us on 01458 832446.

Register for a place

By completing a Registration Form, you are showing a firm expression of interest and this is the first step towards securing a place at Millfield Prep.

Once we have received a completed Registration Form and fee, we will write for a reference from the candidate's school.

Attend an interview and assessment

After receiving a reference from your child's current school we will contact you to arrange a time for your child to attend for interview and assessment. These are currently being carried out via Skype.

The interview

All pupils joining Millfield Prep have an entrance interview with the Head of Year or Tutor for Admissions. This will last around 15 minutes and centre on the academic interests of the candidate, their extra-curricular activities and experiences.

The assessment

Following interview candidates will sit a 60 minute computer based verbal and non-verbal reasoning assessment. Pupils who require learning support will meet the Head of the Learning Development Centre for their assessment. Boarding pupils will have the opportunity to meet Houseparents. During COVID-19 candidates will usually sit English and Mathematics papers and these will be administered by the Admissions team via Skype.

Receiving an offer

The offer of a place will usually be sent out within a week of interview and assessment, and between three to four weeks for scholarship candidates.

Joining instructions and house placement information

In the term before entry, usually by the end of May, we will send the full Joining Instructions containing detailed information, including House placements and links to forms that will require completing and returning. House allocations will usually be sent by the end of June.

First day for new pupils

In September, new day and boarding pupils arrive on the Sunday before term starts for welcome events and meetings with senior staff and tutors.