Millie College, Holton Heath

Special

Special post 16 institution

Mixed

Ages 16–25

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Mr Geoff Lively

LA:Dorset

Phone:01202625562

Website:milliecollege.org.uk

Address:Holton Lee, Holton Heath, BH16 6JN

Area:Schools in BH16

Status:open

Opened:1 September 2022

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 5 months ago

Overall

Inspected 22 April 2026View full report

URN:150357

UKPRN:10094851

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Mid Dorset and North Poole

Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Millie College excels at supporting young people with complex needs to develop real independence and communication skills. Leaders have created a culture of high expectations with staff trained to gradually reduce support while providing appropriate challenge. The college offers rich, practical learning experiences linked to real work, helping learners gain confidence and develop toward meaningful goals.

Key Strengths

Ambitious, tailored curriculum pathways designed to build independence and communication skills for learners with complex needs
Skilled staff with specialist expertise who work collaboratively, supported by therapeutic interventions seamlessly integrated into learning
Practical work-related learning through enterprise activities in horticulture, catering, creative crafts, college cafe and shop, plus external placements
Thorough identification of individual learner needs with comprehensive assessments and frequent reviews to respond to changes
Clear safeguarding procedures with well-trained staff who prioritize keeping learners safe

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective and clearly established, with well-qualified designated leaders, thorough staff recruitment checks, clear reporting procedures, and strong governance oversight.

Extracurricular Activities

Horticulture activities, catering, creative crafts, college cafe work experience, college shop, external conservation and customer-facing work placements, higher level study at local college partnership

Millie College is a new specialist college for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The inspection found significant progress across all areas, with rapid improvements already benefiting the 60 learners attending.