Monkton Combe School
Monkton Combe School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Bath, Somerset, educating pupils aged 2 - 18 and founded in 1868. Boarding fees are £11,850 - £17,445 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 18
- Ethos
- Christian
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Monkton Combe
The story, ethos and character of Monkton Combe.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Christian
- Head
- Mr Bradley Salisbury
Monkton Combe School, just a mile from the World Heritage City of Bath, is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2-18. We pride ourselves on our lively Christian ethos, excellent exam results and our strong pastoral care.
At Monkton, we are setting standards for life; giving young people the qualities of character they need to become trusted employees, inspiring leaders, valued friends and loving parents. Monkton has an extraordinary ethos in which a culture of self-discovery is underpinned by the powerful pastoral provision to ensure that above all else pupils know who they are.
We celebrate failure, reflect on our mistakes and constantly strive to do better.
All the houses reflect the spirit and ethos of the School, but each exudes its own personality generated by its pupils, houseparents and staff. Two thirds of pupils in Years 9 to 11 are boarders, rising to three quarters of students in our Sixth Form, with all students, day pupils and boarders, seizing the opportunity to make the most of our extended day and our vibrant, energetic community.
Monkton is a deliberately smaller school which sits comfortably amongst its Rugby group peers as offering the very best all-round experience possible. No individual gets lost at Monkton; being smaller means no one gets lost in the cracks. Not only can pupils take part in a huge range of activities, unlike so many schools where the same 10% of pupils do 90% of what happens, at Monkton, 90% do.
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Academics at Monkton Combe
What pupils study at Monkton Combe — and where it takes them.
we offer, please refer to the downloads in the Admissions section Years 7 to 9 Our curriculum model in Upper Prep focuses on effective academic preparation for Year 9 and beyond while also equipping the children with the skills and characteristics they need to succeed not just in their learning but also their relationships and wider endeavours.
We believe in the importance of exams, but we coach the children in exam skills within an engaging, dynamic and broad curriculum which is focused not on the end of Year 8 as the major milestone, but ultimately the end of Year 13. With our Faculty system - STEM, Humanities and Languages, Expressive Arts and Art and Design - Monkton pupils learn in a cross-curricular and thematic way, drawing connections between different subjects and understanding the relevance of each in their wider lives and futures.
Programmes offered
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Where our leavers go
Top University destinations in 2025: Oxford, Durham, UCL, Exeter, Cardiff, King's College London, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Bath, Plymouth, Falmouth, Royal Holloway, Southampton and Warwick to name just a few. Our tutors each student to help shape their application to the best fit institution and hence this year students headed off to 33 different UK institutions studying a wide range of subjects including Architecture, History, Music, Politics, Fine Art, Theology and Religion, Business Management, Textile Design, Computer Science, Psychology and more.
Just under 80% chose to apply to UK universities with others choosing different paths or having a gap year and applying next year. 75% of those got into their first choice university and 90% into their 1st or 2nd choice.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Monkton Combe
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Monkton Combe.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 3, Boys 3, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
Monkton is our boarding ethos. We really look to develop all aspects of a child and whether a pupil is a boarder or not they will get the best of a boarding world. From the Prep School's range of exciting and adventurous clubs, to boarding taster nights and flexi boarding options, to the Senior School day pupils joining boarders for breakfast, staying for supper and getting a game of Frisbee before going home, at Monkton the boarding ethos is not about who sleeps the night.
Our boarding ethos creates a where pupils develop in confidence and in character, where they broaden their horizons and test their independence within a safe and supported environment. International Students Students from overseas have been an important part of Monkton for many years.
A genuine home away from home
A key element to Monkton is our boarding ethos. We really look to develop all aspects of a child and whether a pupil is a boarder or not they will get the best of a boarding world. From the Prep School's range of exciting and adventurous clubs, to boarding taster nights and flexi boarding options, to the Senior School day pupils joining boarders for breakfast, staying for supper and getting a game of Frisbee before going home, at Monkton the boarding ethos is not about who sleeps the night.
Our boarding ethos creates a where pupils develop in confidence and in character, where they broaden their horizons and test their independence within a safe and supported environment. Boarding at the Prep School Small, family-focused, with supportive and devoted Houseparents, Hatton House is a home-from-home for our family of around 50 boarders, occupying the top two floors of the main building at the heart of the School.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Monkton Combe admissions
How children join Monkton Combe, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
1 term is the minimum length we offer for a short term stay. Special notes to agents about entry to the school Initial Enquiries Enquiry- please could you complete an enquiry form when contacting us with information about prospective applicants rather than sending emails.
This will ensure that the appropriate member of staff will be able to respond quickly with the information and next steps. We are no longer able to receive enquiries via emails. Testing- we are always keen to send out the information about online assessments as soon as we can, however assessments expire after a 2 week period, so if you know when your pupil will be sitting the tests please let us know and then we can ensure it is set up for the right dates for you.
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Monkton Combe fees & funding
What Monkton Combe costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Monkton Combe.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Monkton Combe against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Monkton Combe location & travel
Where Monkton Combe is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Church Lane , Monkton Combe , Bath, Somerset, BA2 7HG , England Airport transfer We can arrange a transfer from approx £100 - £150 with professional private car hire service that we have used for many years Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1225 721133 Website https://www.
monktoncombeschool. com/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Bristol 20 45 2. London Heathrow 100 90 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Bath Spa 2 10 Local accommodation If you are looking for where to stay in Bath, there are many varied options, from hotels, guest houses and self-catering options.
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