Coombe Dean School

A good academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Coombe Dean School.

Plymouth, PL98ES Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.16
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 March 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Charnhill Way
Elburton
Plymouth, PL98ES
Phone
1752406961
Website
coombedean.co.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136558
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8ES
Website
http://www.coombedean.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1180 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
995
Free School Meals
19.2% (191 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
English Attainment 8:
10.6
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
Ebacc English:
99.3%
Ebacc Entry:
27.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.4%
Ebacc Languages:
34.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.16
Progress 8 Range:
-0.07 to 0.39
University Progression:
49.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
84 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.0 (+23.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.6 (+9.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.16 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
124
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
995 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Community Integrity Opportunity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Coombe Dean School. The Headteacher’s message describes a commitment to academic excellence, a values-driven community, and a pastoral approach where every student can thrive. It highlights the school’s values of community, integrity and opportunity and emphasizes that the pastoral care helps students feel known, supported and valued.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Rugby Netball Tennis Rounders Softball Cricket

Facilities

Gym Sports hall Fitness suite Outdoor sports pitches

Admissions Criteria

Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) is the Admission Authority for Coombe Dean School. Applications can be made online at Plymouth City Council’s school admissions site (www.plymouth.gov.uk/schooladmissions) or by using the forms available by contacting the Local Authority. The school is publishing an Admissions policy for 2027-28 (Annual Consultation). The Local Authority is consulting on admission arrangements between 10 November 2025 and 16 January 2026; further information and the policy documents are linked on the admissions page. For questions about joining, contact the school directly or Plymouth City School Admissions Service (01752 307469) or [email protected].

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