Monkton Combe School

Independent Boarding School of the Year 2025

Independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2-18

Be Known | Be Inspired | Be Ambitious

Where does your journey start?

Senior

Sport

Boarding

Academic Life

Performing Arts

Living Christian Ethos

Click to Explore

Prep

Sport

Boarding

Academic Life

Performing Arts

Early Years

Outdoor Education

At Monkton, because every pupil matters, every pupil is known and inspired to become the best version of themselves in academic achievement, co-curricular pursuits and in growing a character of integrity, humility, kindness and confidence.

Educating the whole person

We believe in drawing the best out of every pupil, both academically and beyond the classroom, to pursue their passions to the highest level. We begin with the person, and enable each Monktonian to flourish in a way that is unique to them.

Our staff, both teaching and support, who go above and beyond in their care for the individual, every day, are what makes Monkton a truly special place to grow up.

We had looked at a variety of schools but none of them had the care and servant-heartedness that I have seen here
Current Parent

Mixed group of pupils working in library

Extend yourself

Academically Ambitious

Enrich & Enhance

Co-curricular to Inspire

Group of boarding girls sitting on a bed

Boarding and Day

An Extraordinary Community

Supporting our military

Forces Families

A Monkton Education

International Students

Preparing for the future

Sixth Form

Monkton Voices

Hear from our Parents and Pupils

Discover life at Monkton from those who experience it daily

Character for Life

Because school is the beginning, rather than the destination, of life, alongside excellent academic outcomes, growing character lies at the heart of a Monkton education. Woven through every aspect of school life is a commitment to developing integrity, kindness and resilience, preparing our pupils for life beyond Monkton.

Monktonians are people who know the power of service and the unique value of everyone they meet, who have the courage and determination to overcome life’s challenges and who look beyond themselves. Everything we do here contributes to this process.

I’m just amazed at the lengths this school goes to ensure each individual is nurtured.
Current Parent

Be known

Boarding and Day

Be Inspired

Co-curricular

Be Ambitious

Academic

Monkton Prep offers your child endless opportunities, inspiringly beautiful surroundings and outstanding staff whose commitment to every child is staggering.

A community like no other

At whatever stage your child begins their Monkton adventure, they will find everything they need to truly flourish. The spectacular and spacious grounds create space to play and to fire their imagination. The co-curricular opportunities are staggering, and the award-winning innovative curriculum is sure to inspire a love of learning.

But what really stands out is the sheer love and commitment shown by our staff: taking endless pains to understand and develop every child, academics, social, emotional and character.

It's a hidden secret. It ticks all the right boxes academically, you've got all the extra-curricular activities, but it just does have a very different heart.
Current Parent