For many pupils, navigating the transition through secondary school and Sixth Form is about finding the right balance between academics and personal interests. For Old Bedian Millie Taylor (Charleston, 2018–2023), her time at Bede’s provided the exact environment, flexibility, and athletic stepping stone needed to forge a career at the highest levels of professional cricket.

Millie joined Bede’s in September 2018, stepping into Charleston House alongside her twin sister, Mary. Her early years coincided with a formidable era for Bede’s girls' cricket. Playing up in the Under-15 squad during Year 9, Millie was part of an extraordinarily talented lineup alongside future international and professional stars like Freya Kemp, Alice Capsey, and Ryana MacDonald-Gay—forming what was undeniably one of the strongest school sides in the country.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, Millie adapted quickly to the sudden shift to online learning. While many found remote study challenging, Millie discovered that independent learning suited her working style remarkably well. This self-directed focus carried directly into her Sixth Form studies, where she pursued a BTEC in Sport alongside an EPQ. The hands-on, assignment-based structure allowed her to manage her academic commitments efficiently while dedicating hours to training and gaining external coaching qualifications with Sussex Cricket.

Alongside her school sport, Millie’s domestic progression was moving at speed. She made her senior county debut for Sussex against Essex in 2021, and joined the Southern Vipers Academy that same year—remaining a key member of the setup through to 2024. During her time with Sussex, she consistently contributed in the Women's Twenty20 Cup, including taking three wickets in both 2021 and 2023, and recording a high score of 32 against Suffolk.

Driven to reach the highest standards, Millie put immense dedication into honing her game, refining her fitness, and developing as a player both on and off the field. Millie signed her first professional contract, making her professional debut in May 2025.

That relentless work ethic continues to pay off. Ahead of the 2025 women's cricket reset, Millie signed for Warwickshire, making her debut against Devon in May. She went on to enjoy a standout season, finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the 2025 Women's T20 Blast with an impressive 22 wickets. Her stellar performances earned her a call-up to the Birmingham Phoenix as a replacement player, before being selected in the high-profile Hundred draft auction for the Trent Rockets —a surreal moment she celebrated at home alongside her family after hearing her full name called out on live TV.

Now competing at the top level of the women's game across the Metro Bank 50-over competition, the T20 Blast, and the Hundred, Millie continues to credit her foundational years at Bede’s for giving her the autonomy, athletic pathway, and drive to turn a childhood love for sport into a thriving professional career.