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Coombe Wood School

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Coombe Wood School

30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY

Free schools
Pupils
1,136
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.3%
Attainment 8
52.6
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.5%
Basics 9-5
55.4%

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
87.6%
EBacc APS
4.93
EBacc 9-5
37.3%
EBacc 9-4
48.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.06
A*-A Grades
12.4%
A*-B Grades
39.1%
AAB+ %
7.6%

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 112 students entered

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About Coombe Wood School

Coombe Wood School is a secondary school in South Croydon, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. The school has around 1,136 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Coombe Wood School

What is Coombe Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Coombe Wood School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Coombe Wood School's latest exam results?
Coombe Wood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Coombe Wood School located?
Coombe Wood School is a secondary school in South Croydon, Croydon (CR2 7HY).
How many pupils attend Coombe Wood School?
Coombe Wood School has around 1,136 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Coombe Wood School with other schools?
View Coombe Wood 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 Croydon.