The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,136
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Nicole Williams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRutherford School
Independent · 490m away
Royal Russell School
Independent · 919m away
St Peter's Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Elmhurst School Ltd
Independent · 1.2km away
Cressey College
Independent · 1.2km away
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Primary · 1.5km away
Bright Minds Creative Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Heathfield Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Coombe Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Coombe Wood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coombe Wood School?
Coombe Wood School currently has 1,136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coombe Wood School take?
Coombe Wood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Coombe Wood School?
Coombe Wood School is in South Croydon, CR2 7HY, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coombe Wood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Coombe Wood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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