Milton Abbey School, Blandford Forum
Milton Abbey School is an independent school for pupils aged 13 to 19 in Blandford Forum. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Milton Abbey School in detail
Milton Abbey School in its own words
In its own words: "Milton Abbey provides a transformational and inclusive learning environment in which every child is known, noticed and nurtured. Milton Abbey is a co-educational senior boarding school with a small number of fully integrated day pupils. We are small by choice , to enable extraordinary focus on the holistic development of each individual."
Coming up: an admissions event on Saturday 7 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Dorset
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Milton Abbey School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 45 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 29% went on to university or other higher education and 22% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 42 pupils (22.1%) received SEN support and 11 (5.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Milton Abbey School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dorset (25).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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
10 February 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
26 September 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
21 March 2018
Integrated
17 March 2015
About
Milton Abbey School is a private school for day and boarding pupils in the village of Milton Abbas, near Blandford Forum in Dorset, in South West England. It has 224 pupils as of September 2023, in five houses: Athelstan, Damer, Hambro, Huighe's and Tregonwell.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£34,236
about £11,412 a term
Boarding fees, per year
£65,196
| Boarding | £65,196 a year |
| Day | £34,236 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Dorset - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Milton Abbey School
Milton Abbey School Celebrates Strong 2026 GCSE and A Level Results
20 Aug 2026
Milton Abbey’s James Ratcliffe Honoured with National Pearson Teaching Award
9 Jul 2026
Hospitality Pupils Shine at Charity Gala
28 May 2026
Milton Abbey School’s 75th Fund
6 May 2026
Milton Abbey School’s Time Capsule for 100th Anniversary
6 May 2026
Milton Abbey Dancers Shine at Origins Showcase in Bournemouth
30 Mar 2026
From Milton Abbey School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Milton Abbey School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
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, 0 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was 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 Dorset is 3 (the median across 184 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
73%
Available places
190 pupils
260 places
70 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Blandford Forum
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blandford Forum
Across Dorset council
Places available
2,797
Applications
2,105
Got 1st preference
97.9%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All secondary applications across Dorset council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
27.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
190
Total Pupils
123
Boys
67
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Milton Abbey School
What are GCSE results like at Milton Abbey School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Milton Abbey School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Milton Abbey School last inspected?
Milton Abbey School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to Milton Abbey School?
Milton Abbey School has around 190 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Milton Abbey School?
Milton Abbey 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 Milton Abbey 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, 0 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was 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 Dorset is 3 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Milton Abbey School?
Milton Abbey School is at Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)