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Coombe Girls' School

State school · New Malden, KT3 3TU
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,573 pupils
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Single sex (and co-ed at sixth form) comprehensive education at its best, and a solid option too with a long track record of turning out happy youngsters who reach their full potential and have the qualifications and soft skills to prove it. We like that it won’t pigeonhole itself into excelling in certain areas over others, making it a great place to study for all.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,573 ·
Sixth form numbers
373 ·
Local authority
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Headteacher

Headteacher

Emily Barns

Since 2021, Emily Barns, BA MA. Very much part of the furniture, having been here over a decade, first as assistant head of lower school then director of sixth form and finally deputy head (curriculum) before taking the helm. Previously associate


Entrance

Heavily oversubscribed, with over 900 applicants for 240 places in year 7. Six additional places available for those with a hearing impairment or speech and language related issues (Knollmead Primary School has expertise in this area, with other T

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Coombe Hill Junior School 17 %
Other 16 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Burlington Junior School 14 %
Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School 8 %
King's Oak Primary School 6 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Alexandra Primary School 4 %
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School 4 %
King Athelstan Primary School 4 %
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School 3 %
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill 3 %
Hollymount School 3 %
West Wimbledon Primary School 3 %
Latchmere School 2 %
St Matthew's CofE Primary School 2 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School 2 %
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 2 %
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Exit

Up to 35 per cent leave post GCSEs, most to local grammars or sixth form colleges. School working on hanging on to greater numbers in future – their ‘day in the life of a sixth former’ offered to all year 11s is an innovative tool, giving students

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
93%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
66%
Data highlight

What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.


Latest results

School refuses to release exam results. At A level in 2023, 15 per cent A*/A (34 per cent A*-B).

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
84%
LA avg.
83%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
35%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.


Teaching & learning

Consistently impressive results at all levels. English GCSE results the highest in the borough and maths worth a special mention. At A level, history, English, classics shine brightest.

Parents would be bonkers to bust a gut securing a plac

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
91
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

Low-ish numbers of pupils with SEN (also currently a fifth, seven with EHC plan), all supported in timetabled hours, with everything from teaching in lessons to room 41 – a dedicated haven for those struggling with sensory or emotional overload in

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
5 %
Students with SEN support

Arts & extracurricular

We happened upon a talented sixth former tinkling away on the ivories of the grand piano in the music department – could have listened all day. Orchestras, ensembles and rock bands galore, with good take up of individual instrument lessons (if yo


Sport

Likes to bring home the silverware, but fitness for life is the real end game, claims school. Netball, tag rugby, dance, gymnastics, athletics all enthusiastically and energetically embraced in on site facilities which include large sports hall, s


Ethos & heritage

Set in heart of New Malden, between lush Kingston Hill mansions and more workaday housing and on same compact site since foundation in 1955 as Coombe County Secondary School. Site is spotless, with plenty of greenery including the year 7 ‘orchard’


Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline

Exceptional transition phase, new pupils eased in with visits to feeder primaries and summer school at end of year 6. Website is big on reassurance, with relaxed pupils sharing tips, and all read the same book in the summer ready for ice-breaking


Pupils & parents

Surprisingly ethnically diverse for Surrey, a fact celebrated by school. Socioeconomically varied too – families from the mansions in New Malden to the Cambridge estate in Kingston – ‘makes for good social cohesion,’ thought student. We found stud

1,573
Number of pupils

Money matters

Asks for annual payment of £120 per family – voluntary, some families contributing more. ‘Not ideal, but what else can they do in today’s budget cutting climate?’ said one parent.


The last word

Single sex (and co-ed at sixth form) comprehensive education at its best, and a solid option too with a long track record of turning out happy youngsters who reach their full potential and have the qualifications and soft skills to prove it. We li


Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Address

Clarence Avenue
New Malden
Surrey
KT3 3TU
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School data & information Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3TU
1,573 Pupil numbers
373 Sixth form numbers
16 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
40 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
91 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants
Our review contains additional results data reported to us by Coombe Girls' School and is updated annually. See the review

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
84%
LA avg.
83%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
58.10
LA avg.
59.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.70 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 236 6
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 240 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 240 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
35%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.98
LA avg.
39.93
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 56 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 19 C
Psychology GCE A level 88 C
Physics GCE A level 11 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 11 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 19 B
Mathematics GCE A level 43 B
History GCE A level 42 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 18 B
Geography GCE A level 20 B
English Literature GCE A level 23 B
Economics GCE A level 21 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 9 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 C
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 6 B
Chemistry GCE A level 45 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 24 C
Biology GCE A level 58 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Coombe Girls' School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 22 and has 18 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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