Coombe Wood School is a non-selective free school. It has about 1,020 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Progress, Finances and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Admissions.
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Disadvantaged pupils:Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress:Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Attendance:Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment:About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form:Poor. Attainment is poor.
Destinations:There is no destinations information for this school.
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