Coombe Wood School

URN: 145875 • South Croydon CR2 7HY

Overview

Name
Coombe Wood School
URN
145875
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicole Williams (since 2025)
Telephone
02082894745
Website
Visit
Address
30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon CR2 7HY

Summary

Coombe Wood School is a mixed secondary free school located in South Croydon, accommodating 1,136 pupils with a capacity of 1,100. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant community built on the core themes of ambition, community, and culture. It aims to provide a nurturing environment where students feel safe and supported, promoting both their academic and personal development.

The curriculum at Coombe Wood School is designed to be broad and ambitious, ensuring that students receive high-quality teaching in a modern learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on health and well-being, integrating physical activity into daily life to enhance students' confidence and resilience. The pastoral care system is robust, prioritising the health and happiness of all students.

Coombe Wood School values teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline, and sportsmanship, which are integral to its ethos. The school encourages students to strive for their personal bests while fostering positive relationships within the community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and visit to experience its supportive atmosphere firsthand.

Key details

LA
Croydon
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1100
Pupils
1136
Boys
675
Girls
461
FSM %
27.30
Open date
2018-09-03
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1136 675 461 1100 27.30
2024-09-11 1064 619 445 1100 23.80
2023-09-11 787 466 321 1100 24.40
2022-09-11 787 466 321 783 24.40
2021-09-11 541 313 228 540 23.10
2020-09-11 361 216 145 540 20.50

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