Milton Abbey School
Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ
Key Facts
Mr James Watson Headmaster
Co-ed Gender
220 Total Pupils
Countryside Location
Day & Boarding Type
13 - 19 Age Range
Mainstream Mainstream/Special
Church of England Religious Ethos
About
Milton Abbey School is the only truly full boarding school in England offering the broadest possible selection of academic, vocational and sporting qualifications for children aged 13-18. In our beautiful countryside setting students thrive, building strong friendships, developing academically and personally, and enjoying a vibrant evening and weekend activity programme. We believe whole-heartedly in the individual; we believe none of us is the same, we believe we all have our own unique strengths and weaknesses, and in understanding our strengths and in improving our weaknesses, we can all have a fulfilling, rich, successful life and career. We achieve all this by staying true to our founding credo of character education, to focus not just on scholarship and sport (although both are vitally important) but to teach leadership, confidence, service, respect and an appreciation of the natural world. We also live by our motto, ‘Know Thyself.’ It is our job as educators to instil in our students an appreciation of their talents, a sense of self-worth and a confidence in who they are, so that they can go into the big, wide world ready to make an impact in whatever they choose to do. Sports every day and a balance of lessons and activities empower students to approach all their commitments with a positive outlook. Nearly all (97%) students represent the school in a sport, with no particular sport being compulsory. With our small size and exceptional pastoral care, we develop a deep understanding of each student, working closely with parents to set ambitious goals and develop kind and successful individuals. With one of the broadest curriculums in the independent sector, we offer a unique blend of traditional and vocational qualifications designed to inspire students and prepare them for positive futures. We focus on developing not only academic skills but also the attitudes and habits that lead to lifelong achievement. Milton Abbey School is a deliberately small community of students, almost all of whom are full boarders, ensuring busy boarding houses and plenty of time to build lasting friendships. 70% of the community is British, our international students come from over 24 nationalities, and the school is proudly cosmopolitan in a stunning rural Capability Brown designed landscape.
Fees
Day Fees
£11,026 (inc. VAT)Boarding Fees
£20,995 (inc. VAT)Pupil Information
Total Pupils
The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.
Boys
Girls
With SEN Support
With SEN EHCP
A-Level Performance
Progress Score
These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.
The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.
A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.
Average Result
This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.
AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)
Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.
Inspected by ISI
This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).