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Monmouth School 蒙默斯学校, Monmouth NP25 3XP
Tel: 01600 713143 Fax: 01600 772701
Website: www.habs-monmouth.org
• BOYS, 7–18, Day & Boarding (full & weekly)
• Pupils 676, Upper sixth 90
• Termly fees £2065–£2989 (Day), £4983 (Boarding)
• HMC, IAPS, BSA
• Enquiries/application to the Admissions Secretary

What it’s like
Founded in 1614, it is on a single site on the edge of the historic town in the Wye Valley. The present buildings, in collegiate style, date from 1865 and there has been much expansion and modernisation in recent years, including a new sports centre, drama studio and performing arts centre. A distinguished and well-run school, with a high reputation locally and further afield. It shares with its sister school, Haberdashers’ Monmouth School, the benefits of strong links with the Haberdashers’ Company and provides excellent facilities and an all-round education. There is a significant amount of sixth-form teaching with the sister school, as well as joint musical and dramatic activities. Examination results are very good. Strong in music, drama and art. Also very strong in sports and games (especially rugby, cricket and rowing); a large number of county and international representatives. Notable emphasis on extra-curricular activities including CCF. There is much participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 7–18; 676 boys (536 day, 140 boarding). Senior school 11–18, 573 boys.
Entrance: Main entry ages 7, 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade B. High academic expectations and emphasis on all-round education, no religious barriers. State school entry, 70–80% at 11 and 16; small number at 13. Some 25% of senior intake from own preparatory department, The Grange (enquiries/application to the Secretary, The Grange, St James Street, Monmouth NP25 3DL).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Scholarships at 11, 13 and 16: academic, music, sports, value up to 50% fees. Also Haberdashers’ assisted places and bursaries; armed services bursaries and other awards at Headmaster’s discretion. Parents not expected to buy most textbooks; average extras £60, excluding music lessons.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Tim Haynes, in post since 1995. Educated at Shrewsbury and Reading University (history). Previously Surmaster at St Paul’s School.
Teaching staff: 70 full time, 9 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 35–40.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 89 pupils in fifth form: 95% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 63 (64 over 5 years).
A-levels: 89 in upper sixth: 11% passed in 4+ subjects; 79% in 3; 10% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 343.

University & college entrance 98% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (20% after a gap year), 9% to Oxbridge. 11% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 30% in science & engineering, 3% in law, 28% in humanities & social sciences, 7% in art & design, 16% in business and finance, 4% in vocational subjects eg leisure management, sports science.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 19 GCSE subjects, 32 AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level. A range of enrichment courses (including critical thinking); no general studies exams taken. 70% take a mixture of science and arts/humanities at least to AS-level. Co-ordinated timetable and sixth form teaching with sister school.
Vocational: Work experience programme.
Languages: French (from 11), German and Spanish offered at GCSE and A-level; also Italian and Russian A-level. Regular exchanges (France, Germany and Spain). Some sixth-form work experience in France.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject and across the curriculum. 270+ computers for pupil use (9_ hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access.

The arts
Music: Approx 50% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Many musical groups including orchestras, 4 choirs, 3 wind bands and many smaller ensembles. Several Oxbridge choral/organ scholars. Strong links with BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Welsh National Opera. Tours including choir to USA; string orchestra and brass band to Italy and Barcelona.
Drama: GCSE drama and A-level theatre studies offered. Many pupils are involved in school and other productions including participation in Edinburgh Festival. New studio theatre.
Art & design: On average, 30 take GCSE, 12 A-level. Printing, drawing, 3D studies, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, photography and mixed media are offered. Art workshops (some in Cornwall) involving established artists. Annual art study tour to Florence/Rome.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, cricket, rowing, golf, tennis, shooting, soccer, badminton, squash, swimming, cross-country, athletics, canoeing, sailing, fencing, sub-aqua diving, hockey, karate, climbing. National representatives in athletics, fencing, swimming, rowing, rugby, squash, cricket, sailing, chess.
Activities: Pupils take silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF optional at age 14+. Community service, conservation commitment and charity fund-raising activities eg walks, cycle rides, swimming, charity rock concerts with pupil bands. Up to 30 clubs, eg chess, debating, aero-modelling, Warhammer, astronomy, history society, table tennis, electronics, herpetology. Regular sixth-form lectures.

School life
Uniform: School uniform; greater flexibility in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Day and boarding houses. All upper sixth invited to be prefects; sixth form forum, boarders’ forum.
Religion: School chaplain. School chapel follows the rites of the Church in Wales.
Social: Plays, concerts, Enterprise Awareness Conference with local schools; joint sixth-form events, including May Ball, concerts and plays with sister school. Exchange with Japanese school. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Sense of self-discipline encouraged. Range of detentions; suspension and exclusion rare but ultimate sanctions.


Boarding Most sixth formers have own study bedrooms; most juniors in shared rooms. 5 houses of up to 35, divided by age. Qualified school nurses. Central dining room. Computer room, TV and games room. Cooking facilities in houses. Flexible boarding arrangements, with organised activities at weekends. Visits to the local town allowed.

Alumni association is run by H C Toulouse, 3 Monkswell Close, Monmouth NP25 3PH.

Former pupils Christopher Herbert (Bishop of St Albans); Lord Ezra (former Chairman NCB); Lord Brecon; David Malpas (Tesco); Sir F J Davies (Chief Executive, Health & Safety Commission); R J Herd (racing car designer); Victor Spinetti (actor); M W Barnes QC; Lord Moynihan (ex-sports minister); David Broome (showjumper); K Jarrett, A M Jorden and E T Butler (rugby internationals); Paul Longford (Dean of Lincoln College, Oxford).