Monkton Combe School

Church Lane, Bath, BA2 7HG

All-through day and boarding school just outside Bath, with a countryside setting and a sixth form notable for art, sciences and broad subject choice.

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Age range
2–19
Co-ed status
Mixed
Number of students
644
Day / boarding
Day & boarding
Religious affiliation
Church of England
Average fees
Day £19,498 · Boarding £35,843 (annual, inc. VAT)
Has a nursery
Yes

Fee profile

Pre-Reception
Reception £12,495
Year 1 £12,855
Year 2 £12,855
Year 3 £15,075
Year 4 £15,075
Year 5 £15,075
Year 6 £15,540
Year 7 £21,960
Year 8 £21,960
Year 9 £25,500
Year 10 £25,500
Year 11 £25,500
Year 12 £26,790
Year 13 £26,790

Bursaries

Yes

Scholarships

Yes

A-level results

% A*–A37%
% A*–B67%
Subjects24

Results shown for 2025.

Subject popularity

By percentage of all A-level exams taken.

Art27%
Mathematics11%
English9%
Psychology8%
Biology7%

Admissions

Monkton says it offers bursaries alongside scholarships to support families who require financial assistance. Its public admissions pages do not currently publish a separate bursary policy, award range or formal eligibility thresholds online, but they do state that scholarship holders are looked on favourably when bursaries are awarded. The school also advertises separate discounts for military families.

How the school describes itself

  • Monkton is energetic, values-led and highly relational.
  • It emphasises character, purpose and the development of the whole person.
  • Published material also emphasises adventure, leadership and broad opportunity.

Parents like

  • The setting is more rural and self-contained than most Bath options.
  • Families looking for boarding flexibility often shortlist Monkton early.
  • Its A-level profile is notably broad, with art unusually prominent.

Inspection snapshot

Monkton's published ISI highlights from May 2024 say the school passed inspection in all areas. The school highlights a broad curriculum, typically good progress, strong pastoral systems and rigorous safeguarding, with next-step recommendations around lesson planning and further embedding financial literacy.

Monkton Combe School

All-through day and boarding school just outside Bath, with a countryside setting and a sixth form notable for art, sciences and broad subject choice.

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How the school describes itself

  • Monkton is energetic, values-led and highly relational.
  • It emphasises character, purpose and the development of the whole person.
  • Published material also emphasises adventure, leadership and broad opportunity.

Fee profile

Annual fees including VAT. 2025-26.

Reception£12,495
Year 1£12,855
Year 2£12,855
Year 3£15,075
Year 4£15,075
Year 5£15,075
Year 6£15,540
Year 7£21,960
Year 8£21,960
Year 9£25,500
Year 10£25,500
Year 11£25,500
Year 12£26,790
Year 13£26,790
Year 3£29,280
Year 4£30,450
Year 5£30,450
Year 6£30,450
Year 7£31,650
Year 8£31,650
Year 9£41,625
Year 10£41,625
Year 11£41,625
Year 12£42,735
Year 13£42,735

A-level results

% A*–A37%
% A*–B67%
Different A-level subjects24

Results shown for 2025.

Popular subjects

By percentage of all A-level exams taken.

Art27%
Mathematics11%
English9%
Psychology8%
Biology7%

Parents like

  • The setting is more rural and self-contained than most Bath options.
  • Families looking for boarding flexibility often shortlist Monkton early.
  • Its A-level profile is notably broad, with art unusually prominent.

Admissions

Monkton says it offers bursaries alongside scholarships to support families who require financial assistance. Its public admissions pages do not currently publish a separate bursary policy, award range or formal eligibility thresholds online, but they do state that scholarship holders are looked on favourably when bursaries are awarded. The school also advertises separate discounts for military families.

Scholarships

Monkton offers scholarships for academic, sporting, artistic and leadership potential. Successful applicants can receive up to 20% off day fees, while the Monktonian scholarship offers 10% off full boarding.

Bursaries

Monkton says it offers bursaries alongside scholarships to support families who require financial assistance. Its public admissions pages do not currently publish a separate bursary policy, award range or formal eligibility thresholds online, but they do state that scholarship holders are looked on favourably when bursaries are awarded. The school also advertises separate discounts for military families.

  • Monkton’s public admissions pages say the school provides bursaries for families who require financial assistance, but they do not specify entry points or a separate bursary policy online.
  • No public award range, percentage remission or formal eligibility thresholds found on the school website.
  • The scholarships page says those with a scholarship are looked on favourably when bursaries are awarded. Monkton also advertises a separate military discount for forces families.

Inspection snapshot

Monkton's published ISI highlights from May 2024 say the school passed inspection in all areas. The school highlights a broad curriculum, typically good progress, strong pastoral systems and rigorous safeguarding, with next-step recommendations around lesson planning and further embedding financial literacy.

Assessment approach

Monkton says assessment data is tracked and analysed by leaders, managers and teachers so that pupils receive the right support and challenge and make typically good progress. One-to-one tutoring and targeted support form part of the wider prep support structure.

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