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Coombe Boys' School
College Gardens, Blakes Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6NU, Kingston upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.2 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,030
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 16% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 82%, with 67% achieving grade 5 or above. Additionally, the school has a high EBacc entry rate of 69%, indicating a robust curriculum that prepares students well for further education.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.8 | Top 16% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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%. | 67% | Top 11% 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%. | 69% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.5%
Asian Other10.5%
White Other10.2%
Other10.0%
Mixed Other7.2%
Asian Pakistani6.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.39538, -0.24704 · KT3 6NU
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN137859
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.coombeboysschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Coombe Boys' School rated by Ofsted?
Coombe Boys' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2013.
Is Coombe Boys' School a good school?
Coombe Boys' School scores 89.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Boys' School in GCSEs?
Coombe Boys' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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