Coombeshead Academy

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Newton Abbot, TQ121PT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Continue in education or training
21.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Sustained employment
95.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.0%
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
28 February 2023
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
Coombeshead Road
Newton Abbot, TQ121PT
Phone
1626201800
Website
coombesheadacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137176
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT
Website
www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
Capacity
1,440 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
872
Free School Meals
24.4% (213 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
29.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
50.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
29%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
66 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
109
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
872 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Grow, Together We Achieve"

Achievement Attitude Community Endeavour Enrichment

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Helen Coulson, outlining Coombeshead Academy’s mission: Together We Grow, Together We Achieve; Belong. Believe. Become. and a strong focus on great teaching, routines, enrichment and developing the whole child.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Science Club Art Club Debate Club Music Club School Show / Performing Arts Club

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre / Library (two floors) with 30,000+ books; opening hours 8:30am–4:10pm; librarian is Mrs. Crawford; reading resources and workshops Specialist creative arts studios for Art & Design, Photography, Textiles, 3D Design and Graphics CREATE Gallery / exhibition space within Coombeshead Academy

Curriculum Highlights

Five Year Curriculum: Creative Arts

Admissions Criteria

Coombeshead Academy publishes annual admissions policies (e.g., 2025-2026 and 2026-2027). The policies explain how to apply for a place from Year 7 to Year 11. Applications are made through Devon County Council. The school provides information on its admissions policy and appeals timetable. For questions contact the admissions team at [email protected] or 01626 201800 (Option 1).

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