Monkton Combe School
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, South West · BA2 7HG
Founded in 1868 with an Anglican and evangelical heritage, Monkton Combe is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school just outside Bath. With 364 pupils and a notably generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of nine to one, it offers a small-scale, closely supervised environment in which staff can know pupils well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in 2024, including for personal development, with all compliance requirements met. The substantial sixth form of 150 gives the upper school real momentum, and a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a broad range of learners.
364
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£30,639
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-19
- Pupils
- 364
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9
- Location
- Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, South West
- Website
- www.monktoncombeschool.com
- Telephone
- 01225 721111
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Principal Bradley Salisbury
Latest results
Attainment 8
29.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
51%
A-level A*-A
40%
A-level A*-B
71%
Teaching & academics
A-level results show genuine strength, with 40 per cent of grades at A*-A and 71 per cent at A*-B; mathematics, the sciences, history and English literature feature prominently alongside business studies and the visual arts. At GCSE, just over half of grades fall in the 9-7 range. Parents should note the headline Attainment 8 figure of 29.7 sits well below the national average of 46.9, partly reflecting how this measure treats independent-school qualifications, and the EPQ is offered for those wanting to stretch beyond the standard curriculum.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 150
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 26.24%
- EHC plans
- 0.93%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear focus, with hockey, cricket, tennis and squash among the main offerings. The arts are well represented too, evident in the popularity of fine art, photography, three-dimensional studies, drama and music across the curriculum.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1868
- Religious character
- Anglican/Evangelical
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Years 9-11 are not allowed smartphones during the school day. Sixth form pupils are allowed phones, but these should largely be kept out of sight, only being used in specified places in school. In the boarding houses, boarders are allowed to access their phones for set times in the evenings and weekends, and all phones are handed in overnight.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,157 - £30,639
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £46,125 - £53,335
A limited number of bursaries, with priority given to families of clergy and missionaries. Boarders from military families can receive 10 per cent fee reduction. Discounts for siblings.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
The last word
A small, faith-rooted school near Bath that pairs strong A-level outcomes with close individual attention. Scholarships and targeted bursaries, particularly for clergy, missionary and military families, widen the door a little.
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Monkton Combe School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Monkton Combe School located?
Monkton Combe School is located at Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG.
What type of school is Monkton Combe School?
Monkton Combe School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Monkton Combe School?
Monkton Combe School has approximately 364 pupils on roll.
What is Monkton Combe School's inspection rating?
Monkton Combe School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 30 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.