Dorset
Milton Abbey School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Boarding £21,732
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Admissions
Visits will include a pupil interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team, a private meeting with parents, a tour of the school including any subjects o…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 32 | 21.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 45 | 16.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 48 | 25.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 44 | 18.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Dorset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 113932 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher James Watson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | DT11 0BZ |
| Latest pupils | 32 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ
http://www.miltonabbey.co.ukView local authority page1258880484| DfE number | 6015 |
| UKPRN | 10008658 |
| Opened | 5 May 1954 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |