Millfield School
Millfield School
Millfield is globally recognised as the world's leading school for sport. Renowned for producing Olympic athletes, professional footballers, and Lando Norris, and with the Beckham family among its alumni, Millfield combines world-class facilities with unrivalled coaching depth. Few independent schools, or even professional clubs, can match what Millfield offers. Notable football alumni include Tyrone Mings, Romeo Beckham, Ben Nugent, Harrison Dunk, and Reuben Reid.
Coaching & Development
Millfield's football programme operates at EFL Championship Academy level with 12 UEFA A or B Licensed coaches — more than most professional clubs. Players train across 11 pitches including a Premier League Category Two equivalent standard First Team Pitch. The three-term, year-round programme (September to June) delivers far more coaching hours than the standard two-term school approach. Partnership clubs include Plymouth Argyle, Exeter City, Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, Forest Green Rovers, Swindon Town, Cheltenham Town, FC Stuttgart, West Ham United, Charlton Athletic, Fulham, Southampton, Cardiff City, and Swansea City. Scouts from Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa attend fixtures and tournaments. Football is the school's largest sport with over 300 students participating; recent graduates have secured professional contracts at Premier League and Women's Super League clubs, and numerous players gain NCAA D1, D2, and D3 scholarships at US universities. Millfield's broader sporting excellence is equally impressive — at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, 12 Millfieldians competed, with swimmer James Guy winning two gold medals and a silver, continuing a tradition of Olympic representation stretching back to 1956.
- 11 pitches including Premier League Category Two equivalent First Team Pitch
- 50m swimming pool
- Full-size 3G pitches
- Athletics track
- Golf course
- Equestrian centre
- Tennis centre
- Cricket grounds
- Strength & conditioning gym
Where Champions Train
World-class facilities designed to develop the next generation of footballing talent.
The coaches behind the programme
Tony McCallum
A UEFA Licensed coach leading a department of 12 UEFA A or B Licensed coaches — staffing comparable to an EFL Championship Academy — Tony oversees Millfield's programme across 11 pitches including a Premier League Category Two standard surface. He manages partnerships with 14 professional clubs and coordinates the scout network that includes representatives from Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
Steve Perkins
A former FA Women's technical talent coach who has worked at the very top of the international game, Steve previously coached Lionesses including Leah Williamson, Keira Walsh, and Fran Kirby. He brings a truly elite coaching pedigree to Millfield, helping shape a programme that has produced graduates securing professional contracts at Premier League and Women's Super League clubs.
Graduates who turned pro
Tyrone Mings
Central defender for Aston Villa and the England national team.
Romeo Beckham
Son of David Beckham, Romeo followed in his father's footsteps and trained at Millfield before pursuing a professional football career.
Ben Nugent
Professional footballer who has played for clubs including Stevenage and Ebbsfleet United.
Harrison Dunk
Long-time midfielder/defender for Cambridge United, with over a decade of loyal service to the club.
Reuben Reid
Prolific Football League striker for teams including Cheltenham Town, with an impressive goalscoring record across the lower leagues.
Track record
Street, Somerset (South West)
Located in the historic Somerset town of Street, near Glastonbury, Millfield occupies an expansive campus that includes some of the finest sports facilities in UK education. Bristol Airport is just 20 miles away, and the school is surrounded by the rolling Somerset countryside, including the Mendip Hills and the Levels.
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