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Coombe Dean School

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Coombe Dean School

Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8ES

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Pupils
1,003
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.6%
Attainment 8
49.1
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.9%
Basics 9-5
47.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
47.3%
EBacc APS
4.46
EBacc 9-5
17.8%
EBacc 9-4
28.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.81
A*-A Grades
21.6%
A*-B Grades
52.0%
AAB+ %
25.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 61 students entered

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About Coombe Dean School

Coombe Dean School is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. The school has around 1,003 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Charnhill Way, Plymouth, PL9 8ES | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Coombe Dean School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Coombe Dean School

What is Coombe Dean School's Ofsted rating?
Coombe Dean School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Coombe Dean School's latest exam results?
Coombe Dean School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Coombe Dean School located?
Coombe Dean School is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL9 8ES).
How many pupils attend Coombe Dean School?
Coombe Dean School has around 1,003 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Coombe Dean School with other schools?
View Coombe Dean School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Plymouth.