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Milton Abbey School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Milton Abbey School is an other independent not applicable school in Blandford Forum, Dorset , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 260 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

13-19

Age range

218

Pupils

260

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Milton Abbey School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Milton Abbey School?

The catchment area for Milton Abbey School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Milton Abbey School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Dorset catchment area documents →

Milton Abbey School: 260 places, 84% filled: places available

Milton Abbey School has a published admission number of 260 places. 218 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 260 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Dorset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →

Milton Abbey School: School Information

Full address
Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BZ
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-19 years
Religious character
Christian
DfE URN
113932

Other Not applicable Schools in Blandford Forum

If Milton Abbey School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Blandford Forum are the next closest alternatives.

Other Christian Schools in Dorset

Milton Abbey School shares its religious character with these Christian schools across Dorset. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Milton Abbey School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Milton Abbey School

What is the catchment area for Milton Abbey School?

The catchment area for Milton Abbey School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Milton Abbey School oversubscribed?

Milton Abbey School has a capacity of 260 places and currently has 218 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Milton Abbey School?

Milton Abbey School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Milton Abbey School cover?

Milton Abbey School is a not applicable school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, serving pupils aged 13-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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