Monkton Prep School has won the Supporting Junior Boarders Award at the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) Supporting Excellence Awards, recognising its outstanding approach to supporting young boarders and their families. The accolade, presented as part of the BSA’s 60th anniversary celebrations, highlights the school’s strong focus on care, community and pupil wellbeing. It follows Monkton...
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Monkton’s new head on belonging, boarding and helping every pupil flourish
“There’s a real sense of belonging here” – Monkton’s new head speaks to Ian Waller A few months into his new role at Monkton Combe School, Bradley Salisbury is already speaking with the easy confidence of someone who knows the place inside out – which, of course, he does. A former pupil, now returning as...
Monkton welcomes former pupil Bradley Salisbury as new Principal
Monkton Combe School in Bath has welcomed Bradley Salisbury as its new Principal, marking a moment that looks firmly to the future while staying rooted in the school’s history. Educated at Monkton before studying at the universities of Leeds and Bristol, Bradley returns with a personal understanding of what makes the school distinctive. That insight...
Monkton Combe School named Independent Boarding School of the Year 2025
Monkton Combe School in Bath has been named Independent Boarding School of the Year in the 2025 Independent School of the Year Awards. The judges commended the distinctive way all pupils, whether day or boarding, are fully involved in the House system. Monkton’s inclusive model creates an outstanding environment where every student is known, valued...
Monkton Combe School Principal breaks into song One Last Time at Speech Day
Monkton Combe School’s Speech Day took an emotional and theatrical turn as Principal Chris Wheeler bid farewell after 10 years of dedicated leadership, with a surprise musical performance that left the audience both laughing and tearful. Mr Wheeler, known for injecting creativity and joy into the school’s end-of-year ceremonies, first began his now-traditional Speech Day...
Monkton Combe School welcomes new Director of Sport, Alex Leach
Monkton Combe School is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Leach as its new Director of Sport. Alex will join the school in September after 16 successful years at Portsmouth Grammar School. He brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and a deep-rooted passion for sport and education. Originally from the West Country, Alex describes...
Monkton Combe School announces Bradley Salisbury as the new Principal
Monkton Combe School has announced the appointment of Bradley Salisbury, current Head of Dean Close School, Cheltenham, as 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...
Monkton welcomes Team GB Rowing’s most successful Paralympic coach as new Head of Rowing
Monkton is delighted to announce their new Head of Rowing, Nicholas Baker. After 11 years with the Paralympic programme directly coaching crews to six World titles, two World Championship Silvers, a World Championship Bronze, four Paralympic Golds and a Paralympic Bronze, Nick has made the exciting move to join Monkton. Nick leaves Team GB as...
Monkton pupil retains her World Freestyle Football title
Monkton pupil Isabel W has retained her World Freestyle Football title for a second year. Isabel was the youngest-ever winner of the Female Pro category in 2023, and has now won the most prestigious open competition in Freestyle Football again in 2024. Making her way to the quarter-finals, the 17-year-old took part in one-on-one battles...
Monkton Students Celebrate Outstanding GCSE results and HPQ success
Monkton students are celebrating outstanding GCSE and Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) results. This year’s cohort attained top grades across a wide range of subjects with an impressive 74% of students recording 9-6 grades and 100% of HPQs being graded at A*. Among the many successes, particular mention goes to one of Monkton’s top achievers Toby...
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