Coombe Dean School News Feed - Latest News

Coombe Dean Students Celebrate A Level Success

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:39:04 GMT

Year 10 Results Morning

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:39:54 GMT

There was a real sense of anticipation as Year 10 students gathered to receive the results of their mock examinations.

Year 11 Prom - A Truly Memorable Experience

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:39:40 GMT

On Monday evening, our Year 11 students gathered at the beautiful Boringdon Golf Club to celebrate their Prom in style.

Year 6 Transition Day: A Warm Welcome to Coombe Dean

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 20:19:20 GMT

We were delighted to welcome our incoming Year 6 students to Coombe Dean School for an exciting and memorable Transition Day.

Year 7 History: Meet Lady Jane Grey

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 20:19:04 GMT

Year 7 students recently took part in an exciting and immersive live workshop delivered in partnership with The National Archives, giving them a unique opportunity to connect with history in a truly engaging way.

WE CARE Summer Trip 2026

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 20:18:49 GMT

On Monday 29th June, we had the pleasure of taking 47 WE CARE students on a fantastic day of adventure and fun.

Celebrating Success: Rewards Afternoon Fun!

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 20:19:41 GMT

Last week, we were delighted to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our students during a special Rewards Afternoon.

Y10 Art Students Visited St. Ives

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:55:16 GMT

Y10 Art students had the chance to go to St. Ives to get inspiration for their GCSE coursework.

Coombe Dean Geography Quiz Champions!

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:54:00 GMT

Our students won the interschool Big Geography Quiz!

Reading Fluency and Comprehension Success

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:55:56 GMT

We are proud to celebrate a group of Year 7 students who have successfully completed the Reading Fluency and Comprehension Intervention Programme with Mrs Paul.

Post-16 Taster Day

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:55:39 GMT

On 25th June, we welcomed our prospective Year 12 students into the Post-16 Centre for our annual Post-16 Taster Day.

Best Wishes To Our Year 13s

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:25:47 GMT

Y11 Student Crowned U17 Four Nations Champion

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:32:05 GMT

We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Amelia A, who secured a remarkable victory at this weekend’s Four Nations Boxing Championships in Scotland.

Food Bank Donation

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:44:42 GMT

Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to the Plymouth Food Bank Appeal.

Goodbye Year 11!

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:44:27 GMT

On Thursday 11th June, we celebrated our wonderful Year 11 leavers in style.

Celebrating National Cheese Day

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 21:57:12 GMT

Students enjoyed a delicious addition to lunchtime this week as we marked National Cheese Day in the canteen.

A Night to Celebrate Success at Coombe Dean

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:23:24 GMT

National Theatre Connections – Students Excel at the Drum Theatre

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:22:58 GMT

Year 7 Drama Brings Romeo & Juliet to Life

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:22:20 GMT

Y7 brought Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet to life.

Coombe Dean Welcomes French Visitors for a Fantastic Exchange

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:21:33 GMT

Coombe Dean School recently had the pleasure of hosting 26 students from the French school Collège de Boons in Normandy.

Miss Main Completed her Swimming Challenge!

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:20:41 GMT

She swam an astonishing 25 miles – 44,000 metres in the pool – to raise funds for St. Luke Hospice.

Year 8 Learn CPR Skills with Jay's AIM

Fri, 8 May 2026 11:56:16 GMT

Our Y8 pupils took part in CPR training last week.

Good Luck Year 11!

Thu, 7 May 2026 20:52:01 GMT

Year 11, it's finally your time to shine!

Updated Revision Resources on School Website

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:34:06 GMT

We encourage all parents/carers and students to visit the updated revision resources available on the Coombe Dean School website.

Coombe Dean Lighthouse: Soon to be unveiled!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:39:07 GMT

Watch this space. Our students' brilliant lighthouse painting will soon be revealed!

Both Y7 Netball Teams Took Home the Silver Medal

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:15:18 GMT

Fantastic Progress in Reading Fluency & Comprehension!

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:36:13 GMT

History Comes to Life at The Box: Year 7 and Year 8 Visits

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:50:18 GMT

National Institute of Teaching Visit Coombe Dean

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:09:15 GMT

We were delighted to welcome the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) to our school to capture the high-quality teaching and leadership that takes place every day.

Pi Day Challenge

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:07:53 GMT

Year 11 Mock Results Release

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:55:58 GMT

Ski Italy 2026

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:56:28 GMT

Meeting the Commercial Director of CityBus

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:55:19 GMT

Strong Performances from Coombe Dean Swimmers at Plymouth Schools Championships

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:54:50 GMT

Come and Support Our Latest Drama Production!

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:13:04 GMT

Y9 Leaders Thrive Hosting Primary Inclusion Volleyball Festival

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:03:15 GMT

Coombe Dean Celebrates 2025 Year 11 Success

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:21:24 GMT

Coombe Dean Celebrates 2025 Post-16 Results – The Best In Plymouth!

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:43:10 GMT

Year 12 Reading Ambassadors

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:03:36 GMT

Year 12 Students Share What They Learned From Auschwitz Visit

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:02:29 GMT

Year 9 Explore Future STEM Pathways at University of Plymouth

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:01:09 GMT

Exeter University Visit: Languages for All

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 13:25:16 GMT

The Language for All programme gave our students a valuable opportunity to hear first-hand about studying languages beyond GCSE level.

Senate Meeting

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 13:24:54 GMT

Student voice – Coombe Dean is your school. Your opinion counts.

Year 10 Historians Take Learning Beyond the Classroom

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 21:47:49 GMT

Year 10 History students travelled to Exeter Northcott Theatre to take part in an outstanding exam workshop performance of Hitler on Trial.

Secretary Of State For Education Praises Coombe Dean School

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 16:45:21 GMT

Celebrating Community Language GCSE Success

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:48:00 GMT

Eleven Year 11 students completed their community Language GCSE exam at the end of Year 10 and they all passed!

Student Crowned Devon Champion at Table Tennis Championship

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:09:20 GMT

After 5 years of hard work, Jamie has become Devon Champion at U16.

Student Umpires Lead with Confidence and Netball Bees Event

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:14:42 GMT

Book Sale to Raise Money for WeCare Group

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:13:45 GMT

We raised £55.20 for WeCare Group.

Celebration Breakfast: Recognising Student Success

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:20:12 GMT

To mark the end of term, all year groups enjoyed a special Celebration Breakfast.