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Coombe Girls' School

Kingston upon Thames, KT3 3TUSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
+0.70
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
187 1st-choice / 253 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#284 of 3,141 nationally

About Coombe Girls' School

Coombe Girls' School is a large secondary school in Kingston upon Thames, running close to its capacity of 1,558 pupils with 1,538 on roll. The school serves a diverse intake: 21.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average for state-funded secondary schools. Demand for places is extremely high — for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 865 applications for 253 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.42. Of those, 187 were first-preference applications, and only 167 first-preference offers were made, meaning even families who put Coombe first face significant competition. The school is non-denominational and girls-only from ages 11 to 18, with a dedicated sixth form. Headteacher Emily Barns leads a school that has clearly become a popular choice in the borough, and the numbers suggest it is drawing families from across Kingston and beyond.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClarence Avenue, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 3TU
HeadteacherEmily Barns
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils1,538
Free School Meals (FSM)21.1%
School Capacity1,538 / 1,558 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sports HallSwimming PoolTheatrePlaying FieldsAstro TurfScience LabsLibraryMusic RoomsICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RowingAthleticsCricketCross CountryDanceBadmintonHockeyRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

DebateArt ClubGardeningChoirChessDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: coombegirlsschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coombe Girls' School

Coombe Girls' School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.