Admissions
The admission arrangements detailed on this webpage apply to Coombe Dean School. Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) are the Admission Authority.
Joining our School – Come and visit us
If you are interested in your child attending our school, you are welcome to come in and visit us. You can arrange a visit with us or by calling or emailing office@coombedean.co.uk
The Local Authority
Plymouth City Council publishes information about admissions and its own policies to support the admissions application and appeals process. This is at Starting School in Plymouth Booklet
Applications can be made online at www.plymouth.gov.uk/schooladmissions or by using the forms available by calling the LA.
For questions about your child joining the school or just about the admissions process in general, please don’t hesitate to contact the school direct or contact Plymouth City School Admissions Service on 01752 307469 or by emailing school.admissions@plymouth.gov.uk
Admissions policy for 2027-28: Annual Consultation
Along with all other schools and academies in Devon, we are consulting on an admission policy for 2027-28. The Local Authority is also consulting on its arrangements – the admissions schemes through which you can apply. You are invited to look at the proposal new policies which are based on policies for this year and next year and to have your say on them.
Our proposed policy is on our admission page and you can see all policies at http://devon.cc/schoolpolicy Further information is here: www.devon.gov.uk/admissionarrangements
The consultation runs between 10th November 2025 and 16th January 2026.
Policies will be determined by the end of February and published in the same places by 15th March 2026 next year. You can comment at schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk or by emailing the school.
Changes are being proposed – please see the draft consultation document.