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Bath and North East Somerset Private schools

Monkton Combe School

Church Lane, Monkton Combe, BA2 7HG

Monkton Combe School is a private secondary-stage school in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, with a published age range of 2-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Monkton Combe School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school near Bath. Founded in 1868 to educate the sons of Christian missionaries, it later merged with Clarendon School. It combines prep and senior stages, with the senior site on Church Lane and a Christian ethos that places integrity, humility and service alongside academic work.

At senior level, the curriculum offers breadth and choice through GCSE and A level. It includes practical science, specialist art and design, computer science, languages and humanities. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, work independently and prepare for the sixth form.

Sport, performing arts, clubs, outdoor activity and service form a substantial co-curricular programme. Houses give the senior school a shared structure, while day pupils can share meals, join house activities and take part in school life without boarding overnight. The approach develops confidence, character and independence.

Admissions are direct to Monkton. The process covers registration, references, taster sessions, CAT4 assessment and a senior-leadership meeting; prospective boarders can also be invited to an overnight taster. Entry routes vary across prep, senior and sixth-form stages, so assessment and boarding options depend on the year of entry.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 29.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 15% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Bath and North East Somerset and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Monkton Combe School, Bath and North East Somerset, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
29.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
1.17
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Bath and North East Somerset and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Monkton Combe School, Bath and North East Somerset, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
2-19
Principal
Mr Bradley Salisbury
Pupil roll
627 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Postcode
BA2 7HG
Area
Bath and North East Somerset

School leadership

Principal
Mr Bradley Salisbury

School contact

School phone
01225721100

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01225721100
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Check school fees page
Boarding fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
1 paper
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Paper 1

    CAT4 admissions assessment

    Admissions uses the CAT4 assessment.

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
29.7 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
1.17 EBacc APS
A-level results
15% AAB or better
A-level average points
39.36 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Monkton Combe School handle admissions?

Monkton Combe School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Monkton Combe School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Monkton Combe School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Monkton Combe School?

Monkton Combe School is currently rated Standards met.