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Milton Abbey School

Other independent school in Blandford Forum (Dorset).

Pupils
190
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
22.1%
2025/26
Capacity
73%
190 / 260 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Learn Differently Search for: Close Open Day Saturday 28 February 10:00am Join us for our Open Morning on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 10:00am and experience what makes Milton Abbey so special. Start the morning with a welcome from our Headmaster and Student Leadership Team, then enjoy guided tours in small groups led by our Third Form and Sixth Form students.

Explore the subjects, activities and facilities that matter most to you, at your own pace. Register Here Introducing Milton Abbey About Milton Abbey Introducing Milton Abbey About Milton Abbey at Milton Abbey School we offer an outstanding range of traditional and vocational qualifications, chosen to inspire our students and prepare them for adult life.

Our focus is not only on what a student needs to learn, but on developing the attitudes and habits for lifelong success. We are proud of our track record of enabling young people to gain the self-belief necessary to achieve.

Known and appreciated as individuals, they make the most of our glorious countryside setting, build lasting friendships and enjoy a full programme of weekend events.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Climbing
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Rugby
  • Swimming

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
113932
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
13 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Dorset
Constituency
North Dorset
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Opened
1954

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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