Coombe Wood School
Free schools · Sixth form
South Croydon, CR2 7HY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 26% in England
3 of 23 in Croydon
Pupils
1,162
First preferences per place
1.84
2026/27
Absence
6.4%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | 50.6 | 52.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | 57% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 55% | 50% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.40 | 0.38 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School · 0.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- Coloma Convent Girls' School · 1.2 mi · Report card · Top 12% in England
- Shirley High School Performing Arts College · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Ark Blake Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 46% in England
- Harris Academy Purley · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 46% in England
- St Mary's Catholic High School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 13% in England
Best secondary schools in Croydon · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Coombe Wood School is in Croham (typical home £390,000, crime high).
What is Coombe Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Coombe Wood School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Coombe Wood School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Coombe Wood School is in the top 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.