Monkton Prep School
URN: 109379 • Bath BA2 7ET
Overview
- Name
- Monkton Prep School
- URN
- 109379
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Anglican/Evangelical
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 48.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Winchcombe (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Combe Down, Bath BA2 7ET
Summary
Monkton Prep School, located in Bath, is an independent mixed school catering to 330 pupils aged 2 to 18. The school emphasizes a distinctive ethos rooted in Christian values, aiming to foster integrity, humility, and self-confidence among its students. The core principles of the school are encapsulated in its commitment to helping every pupil feel known, inspired, and ambitious, ensuring that they develop both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Monkton is designed to inspire a love of learning across various subjects, supported by a rich co-curricular programme. The school encourages pupils to explore new experiences and develop their interests, with a focus on building meaningful relationships between staff and students. This supportive environment allows pupils to take creative risks and learn from their experiences, preparing them for future challenges.
Community is central to the Monkton experience, with a strong emphasis on service and collaboration. The school's boarding provision offers 24-hour care, fostering a sense of belonging and support among all pupils. Through its Christian ethos and commitment to personal growth, Monkton aims to equip students with the values and skills necessary to thrive in life.
The curriculum at Monkton is designed to inspire a love of learning across various subjects, supported by a rich co-curricular programme. The school encourages pupils to explore new experiences and develop their interests, with a focus on building meaningful relationships between staff and students. This supportive environment allows pupils to take creative risks and learn from their experiences, preparing them for future challenges.
Community is central to the Monkton experience, with a strong emphasis on service and collaboration. The school's boarding provision offers 24-hour care, fostering a sense of belonging and support among all pupils. Through its Christian ethos and commitment to personal growth, Monkton aims to equip students with the values and skills necessary to thrive in life.
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Nearby alternatives
- University of Bath (58.7)
- Three Ways School (54.1)
- Fosse Way School (48.5)
- Kingswood School (46.0)
- Monkton Combe School (45.3)
Key details
- LA
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 13
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 340
- Pupils
- 330
- Boys
- 172
- Girls
- 158
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 1925-01-01
- Close date
- 2023-03-17
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 330 | 172 | 158 | 340 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 330 | 172 | 158 | 340 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 314 | 174 | 140 | 340 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 314 | 174 | 140 | 340 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 306 | 160 | 146 | 340 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 335 | 188 | 147 | 340 |
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