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Monkton Combe School

Other independent school · Bath, BA2 7HG

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#474 of 2,536

Better than 81% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils627
GenderMixed
Religious characterAnglican/Evangelical
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Bradley Salisbury
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
Opened01 Jan 1925
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109360.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBath and North East SomersetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.29.649.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%69.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%52.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%13.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%66.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 477--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBath and North East SomersetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.39.36, better than England, better than Bath and North East Somerset35.3235
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels38.44, better than England, better than Bath and North East Somerset35.8835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better15%, similar to England, similar to Bath and North East Somerset17.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.36, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study77--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils627
Girls294
Boys333
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.161
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.70%
Higher education44.4%
Employment25.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.14.4%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about Monkton Combe School

How does Monkton Combe School rank in England?

Monkton Combe School ranks 474 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 81% of schools).

What are Monkton Combe School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Monkton Combe School was B, and 15% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Monkton Combe School?

Monkton Combe School has 627 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Monkton Combe School have a sixth form?

Yes, Monkton Combe School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.