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Milton Abbey School
Independent school · Dorset
| Address | Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BZ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13–19 |
| Pupils | 190 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01258880484 |
| Website | http://www.miltonabbey.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Thu 24 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Thu 19 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027
Start of term (day pupils' callover) Wednesday 9 September; new pupils arrive Monday 7 September and continuing boarders return Tuesday 8 September. Half terms run from 12:30 on the Friday given to Sunday evening (boarders return 17:00-19:30): 16 Oct-1 Nov, 12-21 Feb, 28 May-6 Jun; the second halves are taken to restart on the following Monday (not stated explicitly). Exeats begin 12:30 and end Sunday 17:00-19:30. Terms end 12:30 (Summer: Thursday 1 July 15:00, followed by Leavers' Celebration). Residential house trips 21-23 Sep; year group residentials 28-30 Jun.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Boarding | £21,732.00 |
| Day | £11,412.00 |
| Sixth Form Supplement | £620.00 |
Registration fee: £280.00
Deposit: £2,000.00
Termly Fees 2026/27, including VAT; extras subject to VAT. Registration fee: Boarding £280.00, Day £140.00. Acceptance fee/deposit £2,000 if fee payer is resident in the UK, EU or EEA; otherwise equivalent to one term's fee. Scholarships 10% to 95% of fees (awards over 30% means-tested); means-tested bursaries; around £1 million awarded each year.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Third Form
Families can attend an Open Day or Introductory Morning, then complete formal registration and an individual admissions visit. Required: registration form, current school report, passport, registration fee, educational psychology report if applicable, and a reference from the current school. For Third Form entry at age 13, register in Year 6 or Year 7; Experience Days from Year 5.
- Individual admissions visit
- Current school report and reference
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.