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Coombe Wood School
Goodgraded 17/01/2023Ages 11–181,136 pupilsFaithNone
Coombe Wood School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in South Croydon, within the Croydon local authority. The school has around 1,136 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/01/2023, Coombe Wood School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.2 and 58% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in South Croydon can view Coombe Wood School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.6
England avg 45.1 · was 50.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 57% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths74%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry88%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.94
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level31.1
A-level grade (point score)31.1
A-level grade (best 3)31.1
APS best 3: 31.1
AAB or better8%
Retention99%
Value added-0.07
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake29.0%
Free school meals29.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language25.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled68%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.6%
Attendance92.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in South Croydon
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