Coombeshead Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Coombeshead Road, TQ12 1PT |
| School Website | www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1626201800 |
| URN | 137176 |
School Census
| Total | 887 |
| Girls/Boys | 446/441 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.3%/49.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 190 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2023 | Good |
| 13/03/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 50.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.83 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | 55% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.67 |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.92 |
| Progress 8 | -0.33 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 376 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 151 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 141 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 310 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 308 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 310 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 356 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 258 |
| As first preference | 140 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 234 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 10% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Coombeshead Road, , TQ12 1PT
School for Inspiring Talents
(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: College House, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1NH
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Coronation Road, , TQ12 1TX
Newton Abbot College
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Old Exeter Road, , TQ12 2NF
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ogwell Mill Road, , TQ12 1PR
Wolborough Church of England (Aided) Nursery and Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Union Street, , TQ12 2JX