SchoolScoresCoombe Girls' School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
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Clarence Avenue, New Malden, KT3 3TU
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
246 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Kingston upon Thames comparisons use the 6 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 87% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 34% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 84 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 11% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 183 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 21% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kingston upon Thames figures pool parents at the Kingston upon Thames schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
243 pupils in this year group.
64% — 5 points below the Kingston upon Thames average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% | 69% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 55.3 | 59.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.2 | 5.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
244 pupils in this year group.
96% — about the same as the Kingston upon Thames average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 65% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 12% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 15% | 18% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
164 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 21% | 43% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 49% | 68% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.4 | 40.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
29 subjects, 503 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 74 | 8% | 27% | 40% |
| Biology | 51 | 2% | 14% | 27% |
| Psychology | 51 | 6% | 24% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 44 | 0% | 11% | 30% |
| Sociology | 39 | 5% | 15% | 20% |
| Physics | 33 | 3% | 27% | 31% |
| History | 21 | 5% | 14% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 19 | 11% | 11% | 24% |
| Economics | 19 | 0% | 5% | 26% |
| Geography | 19 | 0% | 42% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 17 | 0% | 29% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 15 | 13% | 20% | 16% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 14 | 0% | 21% | 14% |
| Religious Studies | 12 | 0% | 8% | 22% |
| Classical Civilisation | 10 | 10% | 30% | 23% |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | 10% | 30% | 16% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 10 | 0% | 40% | 59% |
| English Literature | 9 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 8 | 13% | 38% | 15% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 7 | 0% | 14% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Film Studies, Art and Design (Fine Art), Spanish, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Design and Technology (Textiles Technology), French, Italian, Portuguese.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
189 students in this year group.
86% — 11 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
154 students in this year group.
84% — 22 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 84% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 35% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kingston upon Thames. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 252 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 198 |
| Of those, offered a place | 170 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 867 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 22 places for hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.4% | 16.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 9.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.5% | 31.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Lower than 38% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Lower than 39% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.6% | 17.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Lower than 71% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2 | 4.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.13% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9 | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 72% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Marymount International School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Rokeby School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Holy Cross School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Raynes Park High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Coombe Boys' School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tiffin School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingston Grammar School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 76% A*/A at A level
- Tennis Avenue School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Norwegian School in London 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Richard Challoner School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Coombe Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Coombe Girls' School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 May 2024.
How did Coombe Girls' School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Coombe Girls' School?
73% of the 246 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Coombe Girls' School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Coombe Girls' School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 198 families put Coombe Girls' School as their first choice for 252 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 170 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137848.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.