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Coombe Dean School

Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8ES

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.146.4
2023/2448.646.4
2024/2549.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.010.00
2023/24+0.160.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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