MONKTON AGENTS NEWSLETTER
Welcome to our first Newsletter for agents! We are delighted to share news about what has been happening at Monkton Combe School this term. I am thrilled to have joined Monkton in May and look forward to developing a close working relationship with you. This newsletter will be published termly with news, events, updates and general information. I would welcome any feedback about its format and content. It has been a vibrant and eventful Summer Term here at Monkton, full of academic and co-curricular highlights, many of which can be seen in these pages. If you would like to visit Monkton or contact the Admissions team, please see the information on the final page; we look forward to hearing from you.
Emma Symonds Head of Admissions
BRADLEY SALISBURY ANNOUNCED AS INCOMING PRINCIPAL Bradley Salisbury, current Head of Dean Close School, Cheltenham, will be Chris Wheeler’s successor from January 2026. Bradley has had overall responsibility for the leadership and management of Dean Close School since 2015. Prior to that he was the Senior Deputy Head at Dean Close School, Housemaster and Head of RS at Wells Cathedral School, Head of RS and Head of Middle School at Bristol Cathedral School and started his career as a Teacher of RS and PSHE at Gordano School. Educated at Monkton Combe School, Leeds and Bristol universities, he is currently a Trustee and Director of Diocese of Bristol Academy Trust, Vice Chair of the Board and a member of the Education Committee. Read the full story here.
PASTORAL CARE AWARD Monkton has been named in the top three independent schools in the UK for pastoral care. Monkton’s pastoral programme was commended in the ‘Best of the Best’ series in the latest edition of The Week Magazine’s Independent Schools Guide. Read the full story here.
IN THE NEWS
Nigeria
Caribbean
Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea
With James Goodman Vice Principal
With Catherine Winchcombe Head of Monkton Prep
With Lyndsay Hutchinson Director of External Relations
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VOICE COMPETITION
MODEL UNITED NATIONS DEBATING Monkton’s Model United Nations (MUN) team participated in the Bath International Schools’ MUN, one of the largest and most prestigious national MUN conferences with over 300 students present from the UK and overseas.
SETTLING IN Moving to a new school can be challenging, especially when moving to another part of the world and having to learn a new language. But Monkton ensures all students feel safe, loved and part of a community.
The International Student Voice public speaking contest celebrates the art of communication and is always a highlight of the EAL calendar. The task was to deliver a unique two-three minute speech on any topic in English to wow the audience, followed by live questions. After some training in public speaking techniques and a high quality class round for all EAL students, the stage was set for the Monkton Final, held in the School Chapel. You could hear a pin drop as our talented speakers eloquently tackled topics as wide ranging as Human vs AI Teachers, Sumo Wrestling, Dress to Impress and Beware of Vegetables!
Boarding houses provide buddies to help students adapt and ease the adjustment to a new campus, whilst ensuring activities are inclusive to allow all students to flourish.
Theresia Germany
Hear from Theresia, an international boarder, here.
IN THE NEWS INTERACTIVE MAP Monkton like you have never seen before. Click the image below for the full experience...
EARLY GCSE MATHS RESULTS
OXBRIDGE OFFERS
Four ambitious pupils from Monkton have achieved outstanding success in their GCSE Mathematics exams, sitting their papers early in November - months ahead of the usual exam period. Read the full story here.
We are delighted that two of our Year 13 students, Julia and John, have received offers from Oxford University. Both students attended Monkton Prep School before joining Monkton Senior School in Year 9. We are incredibly proud of John and Julia and we wish them every success at university.
OLD MONKTONIANS (OM) SPOTLIGHT BATH RUGBY STAR
AMELIA IN PARIS OM Amelia Burgess has secured an internship at ELLE magazine in Paris. After an incredible exchange experience in the first semester in Paris, she decided to go further and pursue a professional challenge in the city alongside her other studies at Université Paris Dauphine.
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR OM Anna Roth won UK Picture Editors’ Guild’s Student Photographer of the Year. Anna thanked her teachers at Monkton, “For laying the foundations of my creative education.”
PRESENTING ON THE BBC
OM Jack Bennett made his debut for Bath Rugby this season, marking a significant milestone in his rugby career. Jack’s journey with Monkton began in Year 3. During his time at the school, he became an integral part of the Monkton rugby programme, captaining the 1st XV in his final year. “I absolutely loved my time at Monkton. The school’s flexible approach and supportive community allowed me to excel both academically and on the rugby pitch.”
OM Anna Dimitriadis has been exploring the world whilst pursuing her love for film and documentaries. Anna was the cinematographer and presenter on the incredibly popular Big Cats 24/7 on the BBC!
BOARDING BOARDING Boarding is at the very heart of Monkton. We have seven boarding houses: Hatton at the Prep School and six further boarding houses (three for boys and three for girls) at the Senior School. One of Monkton’s strengths is the breadth of activities available to pupils at weekends.
HATTON HOUSE Matt and Sarah Winfield are the Houseparents of Hatton House. Small and family-focused, Hatton is a home-from-home for our family of around 50 boarders, occupying the top two floors of the main building at the heart of the Prep School.
SENIOR SCHOOL BOARDING Boarding houses are mixed year groups, with each having Year 9 to Year 13 boarders. Each boarding house has its own character and identity and we look forward to showing you behind-the-scenes in upcoming issues of this newsletter.
EXEATS We are delighted to announce that following feedback from agents, exeats are now optional for both Prep and Senior School. Students choosing to stay in school will enjoy a relaxed programme over these weekends.
KEY INFORMATION WHERE WE ARE
TERM DATES Term dates for the upcoming academic year (2025–26) can be found on our website. To view, click here.
FEES 2025-26 Year Group
Termly Fees (inclusive of VAT)
Years 3 & 4
Full Boarding - £11,850
Years 5 & 6
Full Boarding - £12,330
Years 7 & 8
Full Boarding - £12,825
Years 9-11
Full Boarding - £16,980
Years 12 & 13
Full Boarding - £17,445
MEET THE TEAM
Lyndsay Hutchinson
Hannah Preece
Alex Grant-Talbot
Jane Arney
Director of External Relations
Senior Admissions Officer +44 (0)1225 721133
Admissions Assistant +44 (0)1225 721141
Prep Admissions Assistant +44 (0)1225 831239
admissions@monkton.org.uk
preeceh@monkton.org.uk
grant-talbota@monkton.org.uk
arneyj@monkton.org.uk