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Milton Abbey School
- Secondary
- Milton Abbas DT11 0BZ
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress, supported by a bespoke curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display excellent self-understanding and are quick to challenge intolerance.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers effectively support varied abilities and encourage independent learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Good behavior promoted, but note lack of regular safeguarding training.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Respectful environment, but issues with independent listener accessibility.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Tailored support helps SEND pupils achieve high levels of knowledge.
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Milton Abbey School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 208 students from age 13-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢8,690 to 拢9,190 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Watch this video to learn why Pearson, the UK's largest provider of academic and vocational credentials, selected us the "BTEC School of the Year 2019." At Milton Abbey School, we provide a wide variety of traditional and vocational credentials that are carefully chosen to motivate and prepare our pupils for adulthood. Our emphasis is on helping students develop the attitudes and routines necessary for success in life, in addition to the content they must acquire. ambition and self-awareness: understanding oneself, their motivations, their values, and their goals. aware that achieving their goal will require effort, commitment, and work. People having a variety of interests, abilities, and talents who are well-rounded and prepared to lead fulfilling lives. able and willing to help others and work as a team in order to change things for the better. able to recognise their talents and apply them to overcome any obstacles. self-starting, tough, and able to adjust to the needs of a shifting environment.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-18 | 7-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 25.00% | 20.50% |
| Day Fees | 拢8,690 to 拢9,190 | 拢6,080 to 拢9,145 | 拢4,818 to 拢9,909 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 25.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.82 | 2.31 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.24 | 2.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.62% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 21.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 18.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.91 | 2.27 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% 10 | 23.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 8 | 37.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 20.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 9 | 8.93% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 7 | 13.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.84 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.06% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.65% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.24% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.47% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 37.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 23.07% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 10.39% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.11% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.56% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.56% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.31% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.1 | 31.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 16.67 | 30.99 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.05% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 148 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 45.86% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.43% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.73 | 37.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.75 | 37.55 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 18.72% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 176 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.69% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 29.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.85% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.73 5 | 28.56 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.17 2 | 28.14 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 187 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 45.92% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 32.42% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.63 6 | 27.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.17 6 | 27.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.45% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 41.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.92% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.08% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.59 | 27.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.7 | 28.75 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 12.01% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 44.33% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.33% | 4.23% |
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拢8,690 to 拢9,190
Yearly fee
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拢16,545 to 拢17,045
Boarding
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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