The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
25.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,030
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 16.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- COOMBE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
College Gardens, Blakes Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurlington Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 454m away
Burlington Junior School
Primary · 454m away
Blossom House School
Independent · 550m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 745m away
Tennis Avenue School
Independent · 953m away
Raynes Park High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Holy Cross School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Westbury House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Coombe Boys' School a selective school?
No. Coombe Boys' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Coombe Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
Coombe Boys' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coombe Boys' School?
Coombe Boys' School currently has 1,030 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coombe Boys' School take?
Coombe Boys' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Coombe Boys' School?
Coombe Boys' School is in New Malden, KT3 6NU, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coombe Boys' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Coombe Boys' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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