Coombe Dean School

URN: 136558 • Plymouth PL9 8ES

Overview

Name
Coombe Dean School
URN
136558
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Granville (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01752406961
Website
Visit
Address
Charnhill Way, Plymouth PL9 8ES

Summary

Coombe Dean School is a mixed secondary academy located in Plymouth, with a current enrolment of 1,003 students and a capacity of 1,180. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of community, integrity, and opportunity among its students. It aims to create an environment where students feel safe, valued, and connected, promoting positive behaviour and effective pastoral care.

The curriculum at Coombe Dean is designed to be challenging yet accessible, focusing on essential skills in literacy and numeracy while offering a broad range of subjects. The school prioritises academic excellence and encourages students to develop responsibility, resilience, and empathy through both classroom learning and extracurricular activities.

Coombe Dean also emphasizes the importance of student leadership and community involvement, providing opportunities for students to engage in various projects and initiatives. The school strives to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future endeavours, preparing them to navigate a diverse and global society.

Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1180
Pupils
1003
Boys
571
Girls
432
FSM %
20.60
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1003 571 432 1180 20.60
2024-09-11 995 564 431 1180 18.60
2023-09-11 1000 567 433 1180 16.50
2022-09-11 1000 567 433 1180 16.50
2021-09-11 1027 591 436 1180 14.00
2020-09-11 1009 571 438 1180 12.00

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