“Through my career in engineering, I would encourage others (especially girls – who are generally not well represented in engineering) to think of engineering as a career. I attended Coombe Dean in 1978 and am pleased that my own children have also enjoyed their time at the school.” - Professor Deborah Greaves OBE
“I look back at my time at Coombe Dean with incredible fondness. So many aspects of my current life that I enjoy the most began and were fostered here. It was the staff at Coombe Dean who were passionate about creating unique experiences for myself and the other students, and above all, took the time to help me to build confidence in myself – all so that we could pursue our goals and ambitions.” - Ben Lintell, Professional Artist & Glass Blower
“Coombe Dean is a place that offered exceptional patience and support to me. Without both of these, I wouldn't have been able to continue developing professionally and intellectually. Ultimately, without that support and patience, I am unsure what could've happened in my life. However, I am a Politics with History graduate, starting my career in the medical industry. ” - Jordan Stone, Account Manager, ConvaTec
“Without my time at Coombe Dean, I wouldn’t be doing what I am today. The opportunities both inside and outside of school time, along with the incredible support provided, pushed me to try and explore new things that I otherwise wouldn’t have tried and I can confidently say that my life wouldn’t be going in the direction it is without my time there.” - Charlie Burton, Professional Yachtsman
“Coombe Dean’s teachers always went that extra mile, not just for me but for all my classmates. A few were truly exceptional, sharing real joy in seeing me achieve some of the earliest successes in my career.
They ensured I got where I am today; a graduate with a First Class Honours degree, and well on my way within the public sector.
” - Ben Turner, Trustee of Hospiscare
