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Coombe Boys' School
College Gardens, Blakes Lane, New Malden KT3 6NU
Coombe Boys' School is a non-selective academy. It has about 960 boys aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Coombe Academy Trust. (Coombe Girls' School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Sixth form, Destinations and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Progress is poor. Destinations at 18 are excellent.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
Provision for special educational needs
| Hearing impairment | Speech, language and communication |
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