Millfield Prep School

Category: Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory

Pupils: Co-Education

Type: Boarding and Day

Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational

Roll: 257 Boys / / 222 Girls

Age Range: 2-13 Years

Founded: 1945

Location Description

Millfield Prep is situated in the beautiful rural southwest of England in the historic town of Glastonbury, Somerset. The Senior School is only a ten minute drive away in Street. London is 135 miles away and major air, rail and road links are all within easy reach.

School Contact Details

Headteacher: Dan Thornburn

Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8LD

Tel: 01458 832446

Email: prepadmissions@millfieldschool.com

www.millfieldschool.com

Fees

2025/2026

Day Fees

Pre-School (full time): £2,825 per term.

Reception – Year 2: £4,250 per term.

Years 3 – 6: £5,390 – £7,705 per term.

Years 7 and 8: £9,325 per term.

Boarding Fees

Years 3 – 8 (Full and Weekly): £14,350 per term.

Occasional boarding (per night): £90

OPEN DAYS

All visits are welcome, please contact the school

Preparatory School Open Event: Saturday 4 Oct 2025 - Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Preparatory School Open Event: Saturday 28 Feb 2026 - Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Open Events: A chance for prospective families to hear from Millfield’s Headmaster Gavin Horgan speak with teachers and current students and explore the school’s countryside campus and exceptional facilities.

Please BOOK your place or email prepadmissions@millfieldschool.com to arrange a personal visit.

Tel. 01458 832446 for Admissions queries

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MILLFIELD PREP – SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCES...

Millfield Prep pupils performed four spectacular shows of Disney's The Lion King. Months of rehearsals, dedication, and creativity culminated in a stunning showcase at the Meyer Theatre for friends and family to see. As the curtains rose, the stage transformed into the majestic Pride Lands, with elaborate sets and dazzling costumes transporting spectators to the heart of Africa. The...
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SWIMMERS MAKE HISTORY AT IAPS...

Millfield Prep School swimmers were crowned IAPS National champions for the 36th year in a row. It was a weekend to remember for the Swim Team at the London Aquatic Centre, as the girls were crowned champions for the 35th consecutive year and the boys for the 21st year. A special mention to the U13 Girls Medley...
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MILLFIELD PREP SCHOOL SUPPORTS LOCAL...

Eight-year-old Luke, a Year 4 pupil at Elmhurst Junior School, has benefited from some alternative provision that Millfield has been able to provide. Millfield Prep invited Luke to assist the equestrian team in grooming the horses, feeding them and walking them back to their stables, to help build his trust, resilience and emotional literacy. Since...
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Millfield Prep rated excellent by...

Millfield Prep pupils in an art workshop Millfield Prep rated excellent by inspectors. This was for both the quality of...
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Millfield Prep crowned joint winners...

Millfield Prep School has been crowned Independent Prep School of the Year at the annual Independent School of the Year awards. The school was awarded the prestigious title for its recognition of pupil’s mental health and wellbeing in the wake of the pandemic, launching the innovative Wellbeing Curriculum in September 2021. The awards are...
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Millfield Prep School swimmers crowned...

Millfield Prep School swimmers are IAPS National Finals champions for the 35th year in a row. The team travelled to...
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Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee –...

Millfield Prep School held an early celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on bank holiday Monday, due to the Queen’s 70th anniversary falling during the half term holiday. Pupils took part in a range of activities in the morning such as a 1950’s-style sports day, crown making and learning about the history of the monarchy....
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Millfield U13 Girls Crowned National...

Millfield Prep School’s U13 girls’ cricket team have been crowned national champions at Lord’s. The team made the trip to...
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Millfield Pre-Prep awarded for pupils’...

Millfield Pre-Prep have been recognised for the number of physical activities on offer for its pupils. Health and wellbeing of pupils is paramount at Millfield Pre-Prep, which caters for children from ages 2 in its Pre-School to Year 2, with all the children participating in sport, activities or clubs every day. They received the...
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Millfield Prep School raise £1,081...

Millfield Prep School hosted a Boarders' Charity Challenge Day to raise money for Young Minds Trust. Staff and pupils took...
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Moana at Millfield Prep School

Millfield Prep School's recent production of Moana was the first performance in front of a live audience for over two years....
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Dan Thornburn arrives as the...

Dan Thornburn has started his tenure as the Head of Millfield Prep School. This is his third Headship having previously been Head of Edgeborough School, in Surrey, since 2017, and prior to that Head of St Petroc’s, Bude. Dan’s early teaching career included spells at Lockers Park and Chafyn Grove prep schools. He has worked...
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Millfield Prep debuts ‘The Eye...

Millfield Prep School debuted ‘The Eye Meets the Ear’ concert, a collaborative art and music event, encouraging pupils and parents...
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