Mill Hill School
Mill Hill School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Hill, London, educating pupils aged 13 - 18 and founded in 1807. Boarding fees are £18,400 - £18,400 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 13 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Mill Hill
The story, ethos and character of Mill Hill.
- Setting
- Suburb
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr David Benson
Mill Hill School Ages 13-18Day and Boarding School (weekly and full)Co-educational With its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds, Mill Hill School educates boys and girls aged 13 to 18 and offers day places alongside weekly and full boarding.
Founded in 1807, Mill Hill is the oldest and largest school in the Mill Hill Education Group, and one of the UK's leading HMC schools. Seeking to equip pupils for both present and future life, the school provides a stimulating academic environment and offers numerous activities outside the classroom to encourage learning and personal growth.
Committed to the development of every pupil, the school believes that its friendly and supportive community plays a vital role in fostering this growth.
The grounds provide a spacious setting for the academic buildings, boarding houses and extensive sports facilities, we say it is "London in the countryside". It is seen as the best of both worlds - a blend of tradition and modernity and a real stepping-stone for pupils looking to continue onto University in the UK.
What the school is known for? Location, Space and Facilities We have a world class learning environment. Few schools can boast the setting, facilities and sheer space that Mill Hill has to offer, all within easy reach of central London. Our School offers the best of both worlds - the vibrant city life and the tranquillity and safety of the countryside.
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Academics at Mill Hill
What pupils study at Mill Hill — and where it takes them.
of interest, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Educational Trips: The school organizes stimulating trips both nationally (e. g., the Cabinet Office, Bletchley Park) and internationally (e. g., Athens, New York, CERN, Sicily). University Admissions Preparation: Bespoke is provided for applications to competitive courses, including Oxbridge.
Expert Teaching Staff: Teachers with advanced academic qualifications all these initiatives. +1 photos Performing and creative arts Mill Hill is well known for the wealth of opportunities on offer in the Creative Arts. With excellent teaching and first class facilities, pupils are inspired and encouraged to do their best.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
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Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Mill Hill
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Mill Hill.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 0, Mixed 3
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Boarding at our school "The sun always shines on Mill Hill" is a mantra often repeated by colleagues here at the Mill Hill, which so aptly reflects the exceptional experience for all those who are part of our Schools. Nestled within 120 acres of picturesque grounds, our boarding community offers both the tranquillity of the countryside and the vibrancy of nearby central London.
This unique blend provides pupils with the opportunity to explore the city's iconic landmarks while enjoying a serene, supportive environment. Our four Boarding Houses, led by dedicated Housemasters and Housemistresses, are home to around 225 full and weekly boarders from both Mill Hill School and Mill Hill International.
A genuine home away from home
We have four boarding houses across the Foundation, pupils from both Mill Hill School and Mill Hill International reside in all of them from Year 9 through to Year 13. Burton Bank (Mixed) Collinson (Mixed) Macgregor (Previously New House) (Girls only) Ridgeway (Mixed) All have a mixture of single, twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms.
The mixed boarding houses share common room/kitchen areas but have separate boys' and girls' accommodation, separated by security-coded doors/access. Ridgeway, ages 13 to 18, mixed (Boys and Girls) Ridgeway House was built for boarders in 1911 in the style of the Edwardian 'Aesthetic Movement'.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Mill Hill admissions
How children join Mill Hill, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Mill Hill School is academically selective and expect candidates to have a high high level of English to be able to "hit the ground running" with their studies. They have high expectations and the assessment process is in to try our best to ensure the pupils can cope with the academic rigour and fast-paced nature of studies, without feeling overwhelmed.
This is why we continue to review applications from beginning to end of the process and will always closely liaise with our partners to ensure we offer the best option for the applicants. We are lucky to have the different options offered by Mill Hill School and Mill Hill International to try to provide as many suitable options for as many different applicants as we have.
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Mill Hill fees & funding
What Mill Hill costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Mill Hill.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Mill Hill against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Mill Hill location & travel
Where Mill Hill is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1QS, England Airport transfer The school can arrange airport transfers for pupils. Pupils, parents and guardians all have access to an online system called Orah, where travel details can be added and transfers requested.
Most of this communication will then be with the boarding team, including Housemaster/mistress, the Head of Boarding or other staff (eg. Matron). We are very lucky with our location that we have quick links to all London airports - all are within one hour of the school.
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