As Executive Headteacher across four schools within the Westcountry Schools Trust, Mr Dyke provides strategic leadership and drives continuous improvement across all settings. He works closely with headteachers and senior teams to strengthen teaching and learning, raise standards, and ensure that every pupil has access to an ambitious and inclusive education.

Before taking up his current post, Mr Dyke served as Headteacher of Coombe Dean School from 2020 to 2024, leading the school to a successful Ofsted judgement of ‘Good’ in March 2022. He previously held acting headteacher roles at two other trust schools, following a lengthy tenure as Deputy Headteacher at Plymstock School. Mr Dyke began his career as a teacher of Physical Education.

Mr Dyke brings extensive leadership experience and a passion for developing both staff and students. He is committed to building strong school communities rooted in core values.

As Headteacher of Coombe Dean School, Mrs Granville provides clear strategic leadership and direction, ensuring that the school continues to be a place where every student can belong, thrive and achieve academic success. She is deeply committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, care and high expectations for all members of the school community.

Mrs Granville has served Coombe Dean since 2007, progressing through roles as Deputy Head of English, Head of English, Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning, Deputy Headteacher for Pastoral Care and Inclusion, and Acting Headteacher before her appointment as Headteacher. Prior to joining Coombe Dean, she taught English at Eggbuckland Community College.

Proud to be the school’s first female Headteacher in its 50-year history, Mrs Granville is passionate about knowing her students well. She spends much of her time visible around the site, building positive relationships that underpin her vision of a connected, supportive community.

Mrs McPherson leads on behaviour, attendance and personal development across Coombe Dean School, ensuring a consistent and supportive approach that enables every student to thrive. She oversees all pastoral elements of school life and works closely with families and staff to build strong, positive relationships within the Coombe Dean community.

A teacher of Food Technology, Mrs McPherson joined Coombe Dean in 2023, having previously taught at Churston Grammar School and Lipson Co-operative Academy. She is passionate about creating a personal development curriculum that shapes confident, rounded young people and ensures a graduated response to behaviour, removing barriers to success. Her work ensures that all learners are supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Mrs Sutherland joined Coombe dean in 2007 as Head of PE, later progressing to become Director of Sport. She now leads on Careers Education across Coombe Dean School, coordinating work experience for Years 10 and 12 and ensuring that all students are well-prepared for their next steps beyond school. Alongside this, she oversees the Coombe Dean Commitment, the school’s extensive and rapidly growing extra-curricular programme designed to enrich students’ personal development and broaden their horizons.

As SLT pastoral link for Years 7 and 8, Mrs Sutherland also leads on transition from Year 6 to 7, helping new students feel welcomed and supported as they join the Coombe Dean community. She organises open events and strengthens community engagement. A teacher of PE and GCSE Travel and Tourism, Mrs Sutherland is passionate about opportunity, belonging and student growth.

Mrs Dulson is the school’s SENDCo, leading on all aspects of inclusion and additional needs provision across Coombe Dean School. Her work ensures that every student, regardless of need, is supported to access high-quality teaching and achieve their full potential. She leads a dedicated team of Deputy SENDCos, Higher Level Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants, whose expertise and care are fundamental to the school’s success.

A teacher of A Level Psychology and Criminology, Mrs Dulson combines her academic expertise with a deep commitment to inclusive practice and student wellbeing. Her influence permeates every area of school life, as she works with staff, students and families to remove barriers to learning and champion the values of equity and inclusion.