Coombe Wood School
Coombe Wood School is a secondary located in Croydon, CR2 7HY. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,064 pupils on roll.
Coombe Wood School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a free schools. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Free schools
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: N/A
Local Authority: Croydon
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1100
Number of Pupils: 1064
Number of Boys: 619
Number of Girls: 445
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 23.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-16
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-03-01
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Williams
Phone: 02082894745
Website: www.cws-croydon.co.uk
Location: 30 Melville Avenue
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Coombe Wood School
What is the Ofsted rating of Coombe Wood School?
Coombe Wood School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Coombe Wood School admit?
Coombe Wood School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Coombe Wood School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Coombe Wood School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Coombe Wood School?
Coombe Wood School is a free schools offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Coombe Wood School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Coombe Wood School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Coombe Wood School?
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