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Prep School and the start of Senior School should be a time where students can, alongside their academics, try anything.

Choosing a boarding school is a big step for any family, and at Millfield Prep, we understand how important it is for children to feel safe, supported, and truly at home. Our girls’ boarding houses offer exactly that - a warm, nurturing environment where pupils can flourish both in and out of the classroom.

With 125 full boarders across four boarding houses, with two dedicated girls' houses, Millfield Prep provides a close-knit community where every child is known, valued and celebrated. Our boarding programme is designed to prepare pupils for the independence and opportunities of senior school while providing a fantastic experience during their prep years.

When it comes to nurturing young football talent, Millfield School’s Football Programme stands apart. As Europe’s leading independent school for sport, Millfield offers a football programme that rivals the very best professional academies in coaching quality, facilities, and competition, while delivering an exceptional academic experience. 

Millfield Prep is proud to be named Top Sporting Prep School for 12 of the past 13 years, with over 80 former pupils becoming Olympians. Year 7 is our largest intake, offering a fresh start, new friendships, and endless opportunities in sport, the arts, academics, and beyond. Explore 7 reasons to join us in Year 7. 

Millfield stands out from the crowd, we're not like other schools, and we never have been. Our unique approach to learning, ambition, and child development sets us apart from the rest.

It was a pleasure catching up with OM Harry Barton (2015*-2017; Great), who shared some fantastic insights into life after Millfield. Harry is currently studying Business and Finance at the University of Tennessee, where he successfully balances his academic pursuits with competing as a student-athlete in Track and Field.

Despite being a relatively young school, Millfield has a rich history. To celebrate reaching 25 thousand followers Instagram, we’ve gathered 25 fun and surprising facts about Millfield that you may not know. From Olympic records to secret tunnels (yes, really!), read on to discover some interesting facts from Millfield's 90 years.

Recently appointed Captain of School Freddie Beasley, who is heading into his final year at Millfield, reflects on his journey by revisiting what he thought when he was in Year 9.  
 

Full boarding is a concept that is becoming increasingly rare in Britain. Many schools offer a plethora of boarding options. At a real full boarding school, children live on campus seven days a week and have lots of company in the evenings and on weekends in the boarding houses.