Coombe House School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Coombe House School Donhead St Mary Salisbury Road Shaftesbury Wiltshire SP7 9LP |
| Phone | 01747449820 |
| Reference Number | 149019 |
Coombe House School has made notable progress and is now regarded as a good school, particularly excelling in personal development where it achieved an outstanding rating. The staff have built a positive and safe learning environment, where students feel valued and supported. The school's curriculum is ambitious and well-rounded, allowing pupils to engage meaningfully with their studies. However, the report highlights that the school needs to focus on enhancing teaching expertise across all subjects to ensure all students can learn effectively. Addressing gaps in pupil understanding has also been identified as an area needing improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 128 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.34%
Girls: 22.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Apr 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Vibrant and positive learning environment.
- Strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- Bespoke support available for pupils when needed.
- Effective leadership and management with an ambitious vision.
- Broad and engaging curriculum that meets independent school standards.
- High emphasis on reading, with various supportive measures in place.
- Exceptional personal development programs that prepare pupils for future opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching expertise is not fully developed in all subjects.
- Important information is not clearly communicated, impacting learning.
- Occasional failure to identify pupils' misconceptions before moving on.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 4.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 4.2% |
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:
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