Millfield Preparatory School

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Millfield Preparatory School
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Established 1946
Type Preparatory day and boarding
Headteacher Shirley Shayler
Founder Jack “Boss” Meyer
Location Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 8LD
England
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DfE number 933/6115
DfE URN 123921 Tables
Gender Coeducational
Ages 2–13
Website millfieldschool.com/prep

Millfield Preparatory School is a coeducational preparatory school in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. It is the feeder school for Millfield.

Currently there are 442 pupils attending the school, 231 boys, 211 girls. 146 of the pupils are boarders and 296 day pupils.

History

The school was founded in 1946,[1] by Jack 'Boss' Meyer who also founded and ran Millfield and later became the headteacher. He bought Edgarley Hall and its grounds from the Thomas-Ferrands, following use by the army in World War II.[2]

Meyer's philosophy was, "...to nurture talent by providing the very best facilities, teaching, coaching and opportunities in which young people can exercise and explore their abilities; and to give awards to those in financial need."[3]

A pre-preparatory department was initially started at the 19th century house, The Hollies,[4] in the centre of Glastonbury in the mid-1980s, later moving to the main preparatory school site.

Academics

The curriculum includes; English, mathematics, science, design and technology, information and communications technology, history, geography, religious studies, modern languages, art, music, drama and physical education. Extracurricular activities include sport and music.

The Language Development Centre (LDC) is staffed by five full-time and five part-time members of staff to support pupils who have identified learning difficulties, including dyslexia.

Boarding

Around 45% of pupils are boarders. Boarding has been an integral part of the school for most of its history. There are three boys' boarding houses and two girls' houses, each housing between 30 and 40 pupils.

House Gender
Berewall Girls
Champion Boys
Chestnut Boys
Hollies Girls
Edgarley Manor Boys

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School Activities

Sport

Sports facilities include: a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, an equestrian centre, sports halls, squash courts, and Astro-turf hockey pitch, outdoor tennis courts, netball courts and a 9-hole golf course. The school also has use of sports facilities at nearby Millfield.

Arts

The school teaches art, drama and music.

Notable former pupils

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See also: Category:People educated at Millfield Preparatory School

References

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  5. ↑ Boarding
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  7. ↑ Cricinfo profile
  8. ↑ http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/player/13432.html Cricinfo page on David Graveney
  9. ↑ Sports reference
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External links

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