Monkton Combe School vs Queen's College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkton Combe School
Bath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
627 students
Queen's College
Taunton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
613 students
| Measure | Monkton Combe School Bath, South West | Queen's College Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #352 of 402 | #32 of 402 |
| National rank | #3471 of 4,090 | #446 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 627 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 627 | 613 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.7 | 57.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 65.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 79.6% |
| EBacc average points | 1.17 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | 36.9 |
| town | Bath | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.monktoncombeschool.com | www.queenscollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 20.9).
- •Monkton Combe School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 613.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monkton Combe School better than Queen's College?
On the Success Index (England), Queen's College ranks higher (84.6 vs 20.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Monkton Combe School and Queen's College?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Bath and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkton Combe School: 627. Queen's College: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkton Combe School and Queen's College rank in South West?
Monkton Combe School is 352nd of 402 and Queen's College is 32nd of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).