Monkton Combe School, Bath
Monkton Combe School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Bath. It has an Anglican/Evangelical religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Monkton Combe School in detail
Monkton Combe School in its own words
In its own words: "Monkton’s Christian Ethos and the work of the chaplaincy is about helping our pupils find 10:10 Vision!"
From the headteacher's welcome: "A strong sense of belonging is at the heart of Monkton Prep School. With a deliberate and purposeful focus on the whole child, we seek to enable all our pupils to put down firm roots, feel grounded and secure - and as a result we develop children who are empowered to achieve the very best."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, basketball, dance and drama.
Coming up: an open evening on Saturday 22 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Bath and North East Somerset
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Monkton Combe School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Monkton Combe School are Prior Park College (0.9 miles), Prior Park Paragon (1.5 miles), King Edward's School (2.2 miles) and Bath Academy (2.4 miles).
Prior Park CollegePrior Park ParagonKing Edward's SchoolBath Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 90 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 44% went on to university or other higher education and 26% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 161 pupils (25.7%) received SEN support and 8 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Freshford Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wheelwright Arms (sw-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Monkton Combe School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bath and North East Somerset (86).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
30 April 2024
Regulatory Compliance
27 November 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
6 December 2016
Focused Compliance Inspection
6 December 2016
About
Monkton Combe School is a public school, in the village of Monkton Combe near Bath in Somerset, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Monkton Combe School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Monkton Combe School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
627 pupils
790 places
163 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bath
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bath
Across Bath and North East Somerset council
Places available
2,400
Applications
1,769
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
97.1%
All secondary applications across Bath and North East Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
161
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
27.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
627
Total Pupils
333
Boys
294
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Monkton Combe School
What are GCSE results like at Monkton Combe School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Monkton Combe School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Monkton Combe School last inspected?
Monkton Combe School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Monkton Combe School?
Monkton Combe School has around 627 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Monkton Combe School?
Monkton Combe School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Monkton Combe School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Monkton Combe School?
Monkton Combe School is at Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)