- Monkton Combe School near Bath was founded in 1868 as an all-boys school and merged with Clarendon School for Girls in 1992. Boarding is a key element of life at Monkton, and it seeks to “create a place where pupils develop in confidence and in character”.
- The school’s “Wild Monkton” initiative is designed to “help shape the future of our pupils” by engaging them in the benefits of learning outdoors to boost wellbeing, and be involved in the stewardship of the school’s estate.
- Scholarships are awarded “in recognition of the unique contribution that those who combine passion and talent can make to school life” in academics, expressive arts, art and design and sport. A limited number of bursaries are offered, giving no more than a reduction of a third of annual fees. Higher priority is given to children of clergy or missionaries.
- Alumni include the historical novelist Bernard Cornwell and the former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove.
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