Coombeshead Academy
URN: 137176 • Newton Abbot TQ12 1PT
Overview
- Name
- Coombeshead Academy
- URN
- 137176
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Coulson (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01626201800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 1PT
Summary
Coombeshead Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Newton Abbot, Devon, with a current enrolment of 873 students and a capacity of 1,440. As an academy converter and part of Education South West, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. The academy's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement: “Together We Grow, Together We Achieve,” which is underpinned by the values of Belong, Believe, and Become.
The curriculum at Coombeshead is broad and ambitious, designed to challenge and inspire students while providing exceptional teaching. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations and routines, creating a focused learning environment. Additionally, Coombeshead offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including sports, music, drama, and various clubs, alongside leadership pathways that encourage student involvement and personal development.
Coombeshead Academy is committed to nurturing the whole child, equipping students with confidence, resilience, and independence. Innovative strategies, such as the additional support provided through Lesson 6 for Year 11 students, ensure that all learners are well-prepared for their future, whether that be further education or entering the workforce.
The curriculum at Coombeshead is broad and ambitious, designed to challenge and inspire students while providing exceptional teaching. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations and routines, creating a focused learning environment. Additionally, Coombeshead offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including sports, music, drama, and various clubs, alongside leadership pathways that encourage student involvement and personal development.
Coombeshead Academy is committed to nurturing the whole child, equipping students with confidence, resilience, and independence. Innovative strategies, such as the additional support provided through Lesson 6 for Year 11 students, ensure that all learners are well-prepared for their future, whether that be further education or entering the workforce.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Education South West (other)
- Equality and Diversity (other)
- Academy (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- CREATE Creative Arts Academy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Newton Abbot College (54.3)
- Teign School (52.8)
- South Devon UTC (48.5)
- Coombeshead College (45.2)
- Newton Abbot College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Capacity
- 1440
- Pupils
- 873
- Boys
- 420
- Girls
- 453
- FSM %
- 26.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 873 | 420 | 453 | 1440 | 26.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 872 | 428 | 444 | 1440 | 23.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 946 | 475 | 471 | 1440 | 21.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 946 | 475 | 471 | 1440 | 21.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1007 | 491 | 516 | 1440 | 19.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 991 | 490 | 501 | 1440 | 15.90 |
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