Millfield Preparatory School, Glastonbury
Millfield Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Glastonbury. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Millfield Preparatory School in detail
Millfield Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Founded in 1945, Millfield Prep School offers an exceptional, all-round educational experience that puts the individual at the centre for both day and boarding pupils. Nestled in the beautiful Somerset countryside, under the stunning Glastonbury Tor, Millfield Prep provides the ideal environment in which to grow up, foster a love of learning and create lifelong childhood memories."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Somerset
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 104 pupils (23.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Millfield Preparatory School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
24 March 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
24 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
30 January 2019
Integrated
24 November 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Millfield Preparatory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
435 pupils
526 places
91 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Glastonbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Glastonbury
Across Somerset council
Places available
4,902
Applications
4,659
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
104
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
24.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
435
Total Pupils
248
Boys
187
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Millfield Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Millfield Preparatory School
When was Millfield Preparatory School last inspected?
Millfield Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Millfield Preparatory School?
Millfield Preparatory School has around 435 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Millfield Preparatory School?
Millfield Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Millfield Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Millfield Preparatory School?
Millfield Preparatory School is at Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8LD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)