History
Millfield was founded in 1935 by RJO Meyer (always affectionately referred to at Millfield just as "Boss") in the mansion originally owned by the Clark family, who owned and ran the major shoe manufacturer Clarks. In 1939 the school became one of the first independent schools to be co-educational. Over the years the school acquired land and houses around the locale, and a result there were many boarding houses within a 10-mile (16-kilometre) radius of the original site. In recent years, several new boarding houses have been built on the school campus, replacing those situated off-campus.
Meyer's philosophy was, "...to nurture talent by providing the very best facilities, teaching, coaching and opportunities in which young people can exercise and explore their abilities; and to give awards to those in financial need. "
In the school's early years, many boarders lived at houses or billets in the outlying villages - being bussed in and out for lessons and meals; over recent years many of these houses have been sold and the proceeds invested in new on-campus boarding houses.
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