- Founded in 1935 in Street, Somerset, Millfield is one of the largest coeducational boarding schools in the country, with approximately 1,300 students from 75 countries on roll.
- In the 1940s it became the first educational institution in England to successfully help dyslexic students. The “Millfield Method” was used to help Martin Attlee, the son of the then deputy prime minister, to overcome his word blindness. The school maintains an international reputation for its work with dyslexic students today.
- Millfield is also renowned for its sports provision, and its former pupils have achieved highly at both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Facilities include a 50-metre Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf course, equestrian centre with a 90-horse capacity and a 450-seat theatre, and pupils are instructed by more than 50 highly experienced specialist youth sports coaches.
- More than 60 students annually gain scholarships in academics and sports to US universities, with many other graduates securing places at Russell Group Universities.
- Scholarships are available for entry into years 9 or 12 in art, chess, dance, drama, music, product design, sport and in exceptional academics, all with a maximum fee reduction of up to 10 per cent.
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