Mill Hill School Foundation is a GCSE / A-Level school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1919. It serves 1,767 students for students aged 3–19.
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Location & getting here
North London commuter suburb served by the Northern Line, mixed residential-commercial character, relatively prosperous area roughly 15 miles north of central London.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 23 km | ~40 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| London City | 23 km | ~40 min | — |
| Luton | 30 km | ~49 min | LTN — European and budget carriers |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
The school meets all statutory Independent School Standards across leadership and management, quality of education, pupils' physical and mental health, social and economic education, and safeguarding. Key strengths include an innovative and well-resourced co-curricular programme, effective pastoral care and wellbeing support, and strong support for pupils with SEND and English as an additional language. The single recommendation is to ensure consistent implementation of pupil feedback procedures across the schools.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Day | £10,675 | £32,025 |
| Weekly Boarding | £15,365 | £46,095 |
| Full Boarding | £18,400 | £55,200 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (3 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Mill Hill School Foundation is London's leading co-educational boarding and day school with an international reputation built over two centuries since its foundation in 1807. Located on a beautiful 120-acre parkland campus just 30 minutes from central London, it offers boarding from age 13 with excellent academic results—over 60% of GCSE results at grades 9-7 and approximately 75% of leavers gaining places at Russell Group universities. The school is part of a larger foundation that includes preparatory and pre-preparatory schools.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13+ (Year 9) | Stage 1: Computer-based test (Maths, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning), Creative writing. Stage 2: Group interview, Co-curricular activity or Teamwork activity, Reference review | November 2025 – January 2026 | Wednesday 5 November 2025 |
| 14+ (Year 10) | Occasional places only; assessment process not detailed | — | — |
| 16+ (Lower Sixth) | Academic Scholarship examination, Practical assessments for Creative and Sports scholarship applicants | November 2025 | Monday 13 October 2025 |
How to apply
- Complete online registration form and pay non-refundable registration fee (£180 domestic, £240 international)
- Participate in Stage 1 assessment (computer-based test and creative writing for 13+ entry)
- Successful candidates invited to Stage 2 assessment (group interview and activity)
- Receive offer via email
- Accept place by deadline and pay acceptance deposit (£2,000, refundable as credit after final term)
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- Registration fee (£180 or £240)
- School reference (if requested)
- If applying for scholarships: indication at registration and scholarship application form
Open events
- Formal Open Mornings throughout the academic year
- Mid-week guided tours during term time (by arrangement)
Scholarships: Pupils may indicate scholarship/bursary interest on registration form; separate application processes for each scholarship type with specific deadlines
Admissions contact: Admissions Office: 020 8906 7923, [email protected] (UK); [email protected] (international)
Main entry points are 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ (Sixth Form); 14+ places are occasional. The 13+ intake is approximately 180 pupils; 16+ intake approximately 50-70 pupils. International applicants can sit assessments overseas under exam conditions.
Why Families Choose
- Academic excellence
- International reputation
- Prime London location
- Historic heritage and tradition
University Destinations
75% of Mill Hill School Foundation graduates go on to higher education. Recent graduates have been accepted at universities including:
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent
Sports Programme
Comprehensive sports offering across 18+ sports with dual-stream approach (Fit for Performance and Fit for Life).