Milton Abbey School

Co-educational boarding and day, Dorset

Milton Abbey School offers an outstanding range of traditional and vocational subjects, chosen to inspire students and prepare them for adult life. From Music Technology to Mathematics, History to Hospitality, Fashion Design to French, or Photography to Psychology. Milton Abbey School builds the perfect study programme for every child.


The focus is not only on what a student needs to learn, but on developing attitudes and habits for lifelong success. The school has a track record of building confidence in young people and enabling them to succeed. Its deliberately small size, combined with exceptional pastoral care and strong partnerships with parents, means that every child is known and appreciated as an individual. Based on this, the school sets ambitious, personalised targets that are met through a careful balance of support and challenge.


Pupils make the most of a glorious countryside setting, build lasting friendships and enjoy a full programme of sports and co-curricular activities. With a full boarding approach, Milton Abbey School is as busy in the evenings and weekends as it is during the school day. The school offers an exciting mix of team sports such as football, rugby and hockey, alongside individual pursuits such as running, tennis, swimming and cycling.

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“Transformational education, with balanced support and challenge, delivered in a traditional full boarding setting.”
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The school is around two hours from London Heathrow, with free minibus transfers and the option for international students to stay at school during two weekend breaks each term. Milton Abbey is proud of its student diversity. 30% are international students, coming from 22 countries and living in a lively school community where 85% of all students are full boarders.

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Head Mr James Watson
School Type Senior co-education school
Senior Age Range 13 - 19
Academic GCSE: Yes
Alevel: Yes
Int'l Baccalaureate: No
Vocational Milton Abbey has one of the widest ranges of courses available in the UK, covering a host of academic and vocational subjects. We offer parallel learning pathways to a common destination, giving pupils the opportunity to study GCSEs and A-Levels, alongside the widest range of vocational subjects in the independent schools sector.
Total Students 230
Youngest Boarder 13
Int'l Students 74