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Coombe Girls' School
Goodgraded 01/05/2024Ages 11–181,538 pupilsDoes not apply
Coombe Girls' School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in New Malden, within the Kingston upon Thames local authority. The school has around 1,538 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/05/2024, Coombe Girls' School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 58.1 and 68% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in New Malden can view Coombe Girls' School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 01/05/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language42.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 855.3
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths64%
Grade 4+ English & maths82%
EBacc entry71%
EBacc average point score5.22
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.4
Value added-0.09Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.0
Retention98%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in New Malden
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