Most prospective parents arrange to visit the school at least three years before their child is due to join. We hold regular Open Days and Online Events to learn about life in our beautiful small school. We aim to keep all our events small, so that visitors are able to really talk to staff and pupils. For this reason, places on Open Days must be booked in advance.
Open Day Programme
We start with a short presentation from the Head, followed by tours in small groups with Third Form pupils and Sixth Form students. You'll take part in workshops with senior pastoral and academic staff, visit a boarding house, visit classrooms and experience some of the activities and facilities available.
After the tour, you'll be able to meet with Heads of Department over a light lunch. We will also show you our Abbey and give you the chance to visit the School Farm and Stables, if this is something you're interested in.
Open Days are open to all years of entry from age 13 and take place at least twice a year. To make the best use of your time, we can also offer Admissions Interviews on the same day for any students who are already registered.
Dates for our next Open Days
Places at Open Days are limited, so must be booked in advance using the links above or by contacting the Admissions Office via admissions@miltonabbey.co.uk or on 01258 881804.
Taster Days
For families who have already registered with us, we offer Taster Days for your child to experience a day at Milton Abbey. Please contact the Admissions Team directly if you would like to attend.
Introductory Mornings
In addition to our Open Days, we offer families the chance to join us for an Introductory Morning once per term. These events are limited to five families per day and are aimed at families who wish to visit the school for a general overview, rather than wait for an Open Day.
We will organise an introduction to the school with the Head or Senior Deputy Head, conversations with a Housemaster or Housemistress and with senior Academic members of staff. This visit will also include a comprehensive tour of the school with our students and the chance to speak to pastoral and academic staff over coffee.
Once ready to have your chid considered for a place, parents are invited to Register their child and
come in for a full Admissions Visit.
Dates for our next Introductory Mornings
Please contact the Admissions Team to check availability and reserve your place via admissions@miltonabbey.co.uk or on 01258 881804.
Our more detailed, individual Admissions Visits are for pupils who are already Registered and wish to be assessed to confirm a place at Milton Abbey. Admissions Visits are private and tailor-made to take into account each pupil’s interests. We are currently able to offer these remotely, if necessary, or in person at Milton Abbey.
For the Lower School, we can meet pupils from when they are in Year 7, which would be two years before their planned entry to the school at age 13. For the Sixth Form, we usually meet potential students during their Year 10. We are also happy to meet you with less notice if faster entry to the school is desired.
Admissions Visits include a pupil interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team, a private meeting with parents, a visit to a boarding house, and a tour of the school including, any facilities or subjects you are particularly interested in. You are also able to meet a Head of Department, the Director of Sport, or our Head of Learning Development. The visit can also include assessment for any Scholarship applications.
In order to prepare for your visit and to be able to make a quick decision about offering a place at the school, the following is required for your Admissions Visit:
Prep Schools will also provide us with a copy of your child's Independent Schools' Examining Body Common Transfer Form and their most recent School Report prior to them starting at Milton Abbey.
We look forward to meeting you. If you wish to register for a place, book a visit or have any questions, please contact us via admissions@miltonabbey.co.uk or on 01258 881804.
Our Admissions process seeks to establish that Milton Abbey is the right 'fit' for a child. We are both selective in choosing pupils who will benefit from, and contribute to, their time at Milton Abbey, and inclusive, being able to cater for a broad range of abilities, subject preferences and future aspirations.
Third Form
Most pupils join the School at age 13 in our Third Form (Year 9). We aim to give quick and unconditional offers to prospective pupils, after they undertake an individual Admissions Visit. This provides clarity and certainty for families.
Our offer will be dependent on a satisfactory current school reference, including CAT4 or equivalent cognitive test scores, and the Admissions Visit interview with the Head or Deputy Head. Where a candidate’s school does not offer CAT4, we can make arrangements to provide the test. Should pupils be following the Common Entrance curriculum, offers will not depend on Common Entrance results. However, we make it clear to all applicants receiving an offer that we expect them to maintain high levels of effort and application throughout their prep school years.
Prospective pupils with Special Educational Needs will be asked to come for a pre-assessment with the Head of Learning Support before entry, to make sure that the School can offer them the correct level of support.
Fourth Form
If space is available, it may be possible to join the Fourth Form, following an Admissions Visit and assessment outlined above. This option is particularly popular for international pupils from countries where school ages differ.
Sixth Form
Students seeking to join Milton Abbey in the Sixth Form are judged on individual merit regarding their suitability for our courses. Course choices are made in consultation with the Head or Deputy Head, and the Head of Sixth Form. For A-Level students we usually require a B-Grade (Level 6) in relevant GCSE subjects, but we are always open to discuss individual circumstances. We also have a popular range of more vocational BTEC courses, which have more flexible admission requirements.
For entry into the Sixth Form, candidates' Admissions Visits will include an interview with the Head or her Deputy, a Housemaster or Housemistress, and the Head of Sixth Form. They will also be given a tour of the school, be able to meet current Sixth Formers, and visit the Boarding Houses
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