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Coombe Wood School
30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.8 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,136
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 21% nationally. The percentage of students obtaining grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 74%, while 55% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 88% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum, although further insights into student progress and satisfaction could provide a more comprehensive picture.
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Last inspected: 17 January 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. | 52.6 | Top 21% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 88% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.4%
Mixed Other13.1%
White Other10.7%
Asian Indian10.3%
Black African9.7%
Black Caribbean7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Other3.4%
Asian Other2.9%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.36322, -0.07543 · CR2 7HY
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Frequently asked questions
What is Coombe Wood School rated by Ofsted?
Coombe Wood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Coombe Wood School a good school?
Coombe Wood School scores 67.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 Wood School in GCSEs?
Coombe Wood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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