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Milton Abbey School

Other independent school · Blandford Forum, DT11 0BZ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#2,368 of 2,536

Worse than 93% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 19
Pupils190
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Head teacherMr James Watson
Local authorityDorset
Opened05 May 1954
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113932.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolDorsetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.15.3-46.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%-64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%-46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%-14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%-60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 433--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolDorsetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.23.7, worse than England-35
Average A-level gradeD+--
Average points, best three A-levels28.89, worse than England-35.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC--
AAB or better0%, worse than England-17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.51, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study67--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Merit--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils190
Girls67
Boys123
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.42
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.11

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.53.3%
Higher education28.9%
Employment22.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.13.3%
Further education2.2%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions about Milton Abbey School

How does Milton Abbey School rank in England?

Milton Abbey School ranks 2,368 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 93% of schools).

What are Milton Abbey School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Milton Abbey School was D+, and 0% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Milton Abbey School?

Milton Abbey School has 190 pupils aged 13 to 19.

Does Milton Abbey School have a sixth form?

Yes, Milton Abbey School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.