Monkton Combe School is an independent, co-educational, mainstream, all-through school, catering for children aged 2-18.
Monkton is not just a school; it’s a community where every role plays a vital part in shaping the experience of those who live, learn, and work here. As a thriving boarding and day school in a stunning valley just outside Bath, we take pride in fostering a welcoming environment where people feel valued, supported, and part of something bigger.
We are always looking for ways to create a culture where both pupils and staff can reach their full potential. Monkton provides a supportive and inspiring place where you can thrive and grow. While our Christian ethos underpins our values of kindness, respect, and care, we welcome people from all backgrounds who share our commitment to excellence and community.
Monkton is seen by parents as a caring community which fosters a balanced education, as well as encouraging the pursuit of individual excellence. It is a friendly school where pupils develop their personal values in the context of a community where heritage, creativity and adventure are positive features. The expression of the School’s ethos can be found in many fine examples of Monktonians achieving positions of leadership in the church and in other areas of life both nationally and internationally.
Monkton Combe School was founded as a senior school in 1868 by Reverend Francis Pocock, who had previously been shipwrecked on his return from West Africa. Just six boys joined his class in the Lent term, but the school expanded over the course of 20 years and in 1888 the junior school opened. Now 400 boys and girls attend Monkton Senior.
Monkton pre-prep was founded in 1937 and caters for 120 boys and girls aged 2-7. In September 2016 it moved from Combe Down to a new building on the prep school site.
Girls joined the school in 1992 when Clarendon School merged with Monkton Combe. Clarendon continues to flourish as a girls’ boarding house at the school.
Principal
Mr Bradley Salisbury
Values and vision
Monkton Combe School’s values are summarised by "confidence, integrity, humility and service". Its vision is to inspire young people to become confident, kind and ambitious adults who live fulfilling lives. Monkton Combe School’s mission is to create a foundation based on a proactive pastoral environment to develop academically strong and enthusiastic learners within a strong Christian ethos.
At Monkton, our distinctive strength lies in our deeply rooted Christian ethos. We are dedicated to ensuring that every pupil is Known, Inspired and Ambitious.
Independent Schools Inspectorate report
“A suitable induction programme for new boarders includes the assignment of a mentor, information booklets and guidance from house staff. Boarders… were confident that there are staff they can turn to for help, and they appreciated the support available from senior pupils. Effective management and leadership are exercised both at senior management level and by house parents.”
Schrole has been a reliable platform for us to access strong candidates and Schrole staff have been very helpful throughout the recruiting process. I very much look forward to a long working relationship with Schrole.
Brian Lalor
Primary Principal
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School
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