pastoral
The school is noted for a strong pastoral provision that underpins its academic offering.
Data profile
Belmont, Mill Hill Preparatory School
Independent co-ed prep school in Barnet for ages 7–13, day or boarding. Selective entry, CofE/Christian ethos, top-tier London fees.
- ISI Standards met
- Fees £32.0k/yr
- co-ed
- Mill Hill, Barnet
Exam results
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
- A-level A*–A
- 50%
- GCSE 9–7
- 75%
- Russell Group rate
- 75%
Recalibrated
Entry points & fees
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) | Boarding fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7+ | Year 3 | — | School's own exam · Interview | £32.0k | £55.2k |
Inspections
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2020-01-21
The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 and associated requirements and no further action is required as a result of this PART 1 – Quality of education provided 2.2 The school uses its own framework to determine attainment, instead of the national framework. 2.3 The curriculum is documented, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work for the pupils and covers the required breadth of material. The teaching enables pupils to make good progress, encompasses effective behaviour management and is supported by suitable resources.
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overview
Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory School is a co-educational prep school and part of the Mill Hill Foundation, located on a 35-acre site only 10 miles from central London. It has 303 pupils aged 7–13 and operates as a day school. The school offers a rigorous academic education underpinned by strong pastoral provision, and places emphasis on educational technology to prepare pupils for 21st-century challenges.
entrance
Every student at Belmont can progress to Mill Hill School (the Foundation's prestigious senior school) without sitting an entrance exam.
Compare with peers
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- Fees £32.5kA*-A 57%Oxbridge 3%Rank #93
Berkhamsted School matches Mill Hill Senior with co-ed day and boarding options, similar fees (£31.1k vs £32k), selective entry, and overlapping entry phases (3–18), located within a reasonable 27km commute.
- Fees £24.4kA*-A 0%Oxbridge 0%Rank #229
Lycee International de Londres is co-ed day, non-selective like Mill Hill's free tier, with overlapping entry phases (3–18), fees close to Mill Hill (£30.7k vs £32k), and located 7km away in London.
- Fees £31.5kA*-A 0%Oxbridge 0%Rank #236
Maida Vale School is a co-ed day senior school with selective entry, overlapping 11+ to 18 entry phases, fees comparable to Mill Hill (£31.5k vs £32k), and located 11km away in London.
- Fees £31.6kA*-A 63%Oxbridge 2%Rank #266
Brampton College is a co-ed day selective sixth-form college with overlapping 16+ entry phase, fees close to Mill Hill (£30.4k vs £32k), and located very close at 4km in London.
- Fees £28.0kA*-A 54%Oxbridge 0%Rank #110
LVS Ascot is a co-ed day and boarding school with non-selective intake, overlapping entry phases (4–19), fees slightly lower (£28k vs £32k), and within a reasonable 40km commute.
How peers are chosen
Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.
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