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Coombeshead Academy

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Coombeshead Academy

Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT

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Pupils
873
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.5%
Attainment 8
46.8
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.5%
Basics 9-5
49.4%

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
63.3%
EBacc APS
4.21
EBacc 9-5
20.5%
EBacc 9-4
31.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
23.95
A*-A Grades
8.2%
A*-B Grades
19.7%
AAB+ %
0.0%

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 54 students entered

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About Coombeshead Academy

Coombeshead Academy is a secondary school in Newton Abbot, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. The school has around 873 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Coombeshead Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Coombeshead Academy

What is Coombeshead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Coombeshead Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Coombeshead Academy's latest exam results?
Coombeshead Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Coombeshead Academy located?
Coombeshead Academy is a secondary school in Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12 1PT).
How many pupils attend Coombeshead Academy?
Coombeshead Academy has around 873 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Coombeshead Academy with other schools?
View Coombeshead Academy'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 Devon.