Hi all
We are thinking of moving our children (both boys) to Millfield Prep when oldest starts year 7. We will have to move house to accommodate this, so it's a big deal. We are not keen on boarding (just not the right option for us, but understand it works for others).
Oldest is very sporty but youngest less so, he's more musical.
My main questions are:
*Is the move from state primary to Millfield Prep a big jump?
*Do kids from average income households (we r aiming for scholarships and no way could afford the fees) manage ok? Do they get singled out?
*Is there much elitism/toff-ness/arrogance etc...? (Expecting a bit, but hoping most of the kids are nice and well balanced!)
*Are children largely happy there?
*Are day pupils integrated there and treated similarly to the boarders? Do they enjoy it?
*Do non sporty kids fair ok? (our youngest is fairly 'gentle' and while he's fine playing football and mucking in with martial arts and stuff at school, I'd worry he might get bullied as he's not a rugby type guy (yet anyway - he's v young and I don't know what path he'll take as he gets older) and more into playing instruments and singing and drawing (might become a bit geeky)
*I have seen threads from a few years ago on Millfield where it seems to have been somewhat slated/got a bad press. Hoping things have changed!
If anyone knows anything about the swimming provision, would also be keen to hear stories of transition from prep to senior for good swimmers (is the prep ok in how they coach yr7 and 8 swimmers? I know the senior school is good in terms of swim coaching, but no idea how the prep school fairs).
Thank you v v much for your opinions