Haberdashers' Monmouth Senior School
School summary
Founded in 1614, Haberdashers' Monmouth Senior School carries more than four centuries of history into its work as a mixed independent school in Monmouth, Monmouthshire. Around 630 pupils are taught here, with a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly ten to one that allows for close attention. The school holds a Christian character and offers boarding alongside day places, drawing families who want flexibility in how their child attends. Sixth-form numbers stand at 211, suggesting a substantial proportion of pupils stay on to complete A-levels. Leadership sits with executive head Melvyn Roffe.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
50%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
37%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
63%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
Half of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, and at A-level 37 per cent achieve A*-A with 63 per cent gaining A*-B. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level and BTEC, giving room for both traditional academic routes and more applied study. The low pupil-to-teacher ratio supports individual guidance through these qualifications.
Executive head · Melvyn Roffe
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 211
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships reflect the breadth of what is on offer, covering music, drama, theatre, art and design, design and technology, sport and dance as well as academic ability. This range points to a school where the arts, technical subjects and sport all carry weight beyond the classroom.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1614
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Pupils permitted to carry phones but must be switched off during school hours (8:30am–4:05pm). Confiscation for the day and after-school detention for unauthorized use; repeated offences lead to stronger sanctions.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,256
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £45,585 - £50,649
Schools nearby
Haberdashers' Monmouth Prep School
Monmouth, Wales
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Llangattock School Monmouth
Monmouthshire, Wales
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Lydbrook, South West
Dean Close St John's
Chepstow, South West
Aurora Severnside School
Gloucestershire, South West
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A historic, all-rounder independent school with boarding on offer and scholarships across many fields. Day fees reach £26,256 and boarding up to £50,649, so families should weigh the investment against the breadth provided.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.