Coombe Girls' School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Clarence Avenue New Malden Surrey KT3 3TU |
| Phone | 02089421242 |
| Reference Number | 137848 |
Coombe Girls' School has shown overall effectiveness rated as good, marking a solid performance since its last inspection 11 years ago when it was rated outstanding. The school's leadership maintains high expectations for all students, fostering a diverse and inclusive community that encourages curiosity and creativity among girls. There has been a concentrated effort to provide a broad curriculum and support students' aspirations through well-structured career programs. However, challenges persist, particularly in reinforcing newly introduced behavior expectations, which are not yet fully embedded schoolwide.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1538 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 8.91%
Girls: 91.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 239 | 239 |
| 8 | Unknown | 241 | 241 |
| 9 | Unknown | 242 | 242 |
| 10 | Unknown | 236 | 236 |
| 11 | Unknown | 242 | 242 |
| 12 | 65 | 108 | 173 |
| 13 | 72 | 93 | 165 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 33.6% |
| Asian, Other | 11.4% |
| White, Other | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Asian | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Coombe Girls' School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 29 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with high expectations for all pupils
- Inclusive environment fostering diversity and strong friendships
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities enhancing personal development
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- High-quality education in key stage 4 leading to strong academic achievements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent behavior management leading to occasional disruptions
- Some subject leaders lack precise understanding of curriculum implementation
- Recent changes not fully understood or embedded by all staff
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 78.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.43 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 169 | 44 |
| Third Preference | 201 | 30 |
| From another Local Authority | 296 | 45 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Coombe Hill Infant School
Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7DD |
0.34 miles |
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Coombe Hill Junior School
Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7DD |
0.34 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Chestnut Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3JU |
0.42 miles |
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Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School
Elm Road, New Malden, KT3 3HN |
0.44 miles |
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Rokeby School
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PB |
0.6 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Dickerage Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3RZ |
0.6 miles |
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Holy Cross Preparatory School
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0.7 miles |
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Westbury House School
80 Westbury Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AS |
0.89 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0SX |
0.89 miles |
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Burlington Junior School
Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4LT |
1 miles |
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Burlington Infant and Nursery School
Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4LT |
1 miles |
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Park Hill School
8 Queen's Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7SH |
1.05 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
St Paul's C of E Primary School, Princes Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6AZ |
1.12 miles |
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The Rowans School
19 Drax Avenue, Wimbledon, London, SW20 0EG |
1.17 miles |
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Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6SE |
1.17 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4ND |
1.2 miles |
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West Wimbledon Primary School
Bodnant Gardens, West Barnes Lane, Raynes Park, London, SW20 0BZ |
1.2 miles |
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Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School
Bowness Crescent, Kingston Vale, London, SW15 3QL |
1.29 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Fairfield, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2UP |
1.37 miles |
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King Athelstan Primary School
Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3AR |
1.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Marymount International School
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PE |
0.55 miles |
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The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR |
0.85 miles |
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Canbury School
Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LN |
1.09 miles |
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Spring School
15 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AB |
1.11 miles |
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Raynes Park High School
Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL |
1.14 miles |
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Coombe Boys' School
College Gardens, Blakes Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6NU |
1.24 miles |
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Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
1.4 miles |
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Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
1.43 miles |
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Blossom House School
Blossom House School, Station Road, Motspur Park, Surrey, KT3 6JJ |
1.48 miles |
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Tennis Avenue School
Manor Park, Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6AU |
1.62 miles |
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Norwegian School in London
28 Arterberry Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8AH |
1.67 miles |
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Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
1.68 miles |
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Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
1.75 miles |
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HA |
1.77 miles |
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King's College School
Southside, London, SW19 4TT |
1.79 miles |
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
1.8 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
1.8 miles |
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Hall School Wimbledon
17 the Downs, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HF |
1.82 miles |
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Wimbledon College
Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NS |
1.9 miles |
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The Kingston Academy
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE |
1.91 miles |