Address: Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8LD
Website: millfieldschool.com/prep-7-13
Founded: 1946
Pupils: 474
Ages: 7-13
Termly Fees: Boarding: £14,350; Day: from £5,390 (year 3) to £9,325 (year 7-8)
Head Teacher: Dan Thornburn
Religious Affiliation: The school fosters a spirit of understanding and tolerance of all faiths. Although assemblies are Christian, they focus on the ideas and values held in common by the world’s great religions, and to those of no faith
Entrance Procedure: Reference from candidate’s current school; interview and assessment.
Contact: Kirsty Drawer, head of prep admissions; [email protected]
School Visits: Upcoming open days are 4 October 2025, 28 February 2026, 9 May 2026 or contact admissions for a personal visit
Curriculum
English and maths as well as sciences, humanities and art through the inquiry-based International Primary Curriculum. Other subjects include languages, food technology, design and technology, ICT, music, drama and PE.
Games & The Arts
With a broad, balanced sports programme, tailored to the individual, Millfield Prep prepares children for lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity, promoting confidence, health and wellbeing. Whether through art, music or drama, the school’s arts instructors enable students to enjoy creative freedom.
Pastoral Care
Millfield Prep sees the pastoral care and needs of the children as central to their success and personal development. There are four main areas of pastoral care that are provided to every pupil: emotional, social, intellectual and physical. Staff, both day and boarding, work together to ensure that every child’s individual needs are met.
Scholarships
Academic, art, music and sports scholarships are awarded each year for entry into years six to eight. See here for more details.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Millfield Prep School is an extraordinary place and provides children with exceptional, unparalleled opportunities. Whatever their passions, pupils can find something to fully immerse themselves in. Not only is every child seen and known as an individual, but Millfield also firmly believes that every child is brilliant – and it is the school’s mission to help them discover their brilliance and then nurture it to the full. Outstanding pastoral care is at the core of everything. Kindness and consideration of others is central to all that we are and all that the school does. Happy children thrive and succeed, and Millfield is full of success stories.
Outstanding Characteristics
- World-class resources, opportunities and teaching for children to discover their brilliance and to achieve their full potential
- From the moment they arrive, staff help children to develop their character, resilience, relationships, abilities, skills and knowledge
- Sports facilities include 25m swimming pool, golf course and equestrian centre
- Purpose-built music department with recital hall and newly refurbished assembly hall/theatre
- High levels of individual attention are central to achieving the school’s aims. Class sizes rarely exceed 16, with the average class size being 14
