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Coombe Dean School
Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.4 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,003
Capacity
1,180
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 33% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 76% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, while 60% of students progress to university, only 5% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting high-achieving students. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for a diverse range of learners.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.2 | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 73 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.4%
White Other7.9%
Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.35469, -4.07781 · PL9 8ES
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN136558
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.coombedean.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Coombe Dean School rated by Ofsted?
Coombe Dean School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is Coombe Dean School a good school?
Coombe Dean School scores 62.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Coombe Dean School in GCSEs?
Coombe Dean School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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