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Coombeshead Academy
Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.0 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
873
Capacity
1,440
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a 70% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.8 places it in the top 44% nationally, indicating above-average academic achievement. However, only 3% of students progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2023Quality 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. | 46.8 | Top 44% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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 37% 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%. | 63% | Top 30% 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%. | 32% | Top 30% 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%. | 40% | Below 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%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 62 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
Mixed Other3.4%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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50.53497, -3.61926 · TQ12 1PT
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN137176
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Coombeshead Academy rated by Ofsted?
Coombeshead Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2023.
Is Coombeshead Academy a good school?
Coombeshead Academy scores 53.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Coombeshead Academy in GCSEs?
Coombeshead Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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