Coombe Wood School

About Coombe Wood School

Coombe Wood School is a vibrant school community built on three core themes: ambition, community, and culture. Ambition drives everything we do, with outstanding teaching and learning at the heart of our school. Our students thrive in a nurturing environment, supported by high-quality pastoral care.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms N Williams

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

66.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.38

Progress 8

Above average

56.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

74.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

32.8% entered EBacc

24.7% achieved EBacc

174 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 15, 2022

5.0

"Love the Ambition and Community at Coombe Wood"

We've always felt so welcome at Coombe Wood - our daughter has thrived here, especially with the emphasis on community and culture. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and we love the focus on health and wellbeing.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We've been happy with the progress our daughter has made at Coombe Wood, but we've encountered some issues with communication and organisation. The school seems to be working hard to address these issues, though.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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David T Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2021

4.0

"Great Experience for Our Children"

We have fond memories of our time at Coombe Wood - our two children attended the school and had a great experience. The teachers were supportive and the curriculum was engaging.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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