20/03/26
National Institute of Teaching Visit Coombe Dean
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.
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20/03/26Pi Day Challenge
Last week, students across the school took part in our annual Pi Day celebrations—a fantastic opportunity to explore mathematics in creative, practical, and enjoyable ways. The day (held globally on 14th March, or 3.14) is dedicated to the mathematical constant π (pi), and our Maths Departm...Read Full Story
09/03/26Year 11 Mock Results Release
Last Friday, our Year 11 students received their mock exam results, an important milestone as they prepare for their final exams. This was a valuable opportunity for them to reflect on their progress, celebrate their achievements, and identify areas for improvement. We are incredibly proud...Read Full Story
09/03/26Ski Italy 2026
A group of Coombe Dean students tackled the slopes of Siestere in the Italian mountains during the same week as the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina. This was an amazing trip where students truly faced fears and demonstrated resilience which enabled them to make significant progress each and every da...Read Full Story
09/03/26Meeting the Commercial Director of CityBus
Year 12 students spent a morning at CityBus last week for a meeting to discuss the environment in which the business operates in preparation for their live business exam later this term. Students had the opportunity to ask questions to Mark Collins, Commercial Director for Plymouth CityBus, Go...Read Full Story
09/03/26Strong Performances from Coombe Dean Swimmers at Plymouth Schools Championships
Our Coombe Dean swimming teams delivered fantastic performances at the recent Plymouth Schools Championships held at the Life Centre, showcasing determination, skill, and real team spirit. The Girls’ team secured an impressive 2nd place overall, demonstrating consistency and strength across...Read Full Story
04/03/26Come and Support Our Latest Drama Production!
This year we are thrilled to be taking part in the prestigious National Theatre Connections project — an incredible opportunity that allows our students to perform a brand-new play written by a professional playwright, both here at school and on a professional stage. We have chose...Read Full Story
27/02/26Y9 Leaders Thrive Hosting Primary Inclusion Volleyball Festival
Coombe Dean was proud to host the PSSP Primary Inclusion Volleyball Festival this morning, supported brilliantly by nine outstanding Year 9 leaders. We welcomed pupils from Courtlands, Hooe, Montpelier, Pilgrim, Widey Court, and Hyde Park primary schools, all taking part in an event designed to c...Read Full Story
18/02/26Coombe Dean Celebrates 2025 Year 11 Success
Coombe Dean Celebrates 2025 Year 11 Success Coombe Dean School is delighted to share the outstanding success of our 2025 Year 11 cohort following the publication of the 2025 validated outcomes. Just before the half‑term break, we received a letter from the Secretary of State for Education reco...Read Full Story- 18/02/26
Coombe Dean Celebrates 2025 Post-16 Results – The Best In Plymouth!
We are proud to celebrate the publication of the 2025 validated Post-16 outcomes, which confirm that Coombe Dean School was the top performing school in Plymouth for student progress at Post-16 in 2025. The 2025 data places Coombe Dean in the ‘above average’ category nationally f...Read Full Story 
13/02/26Year 12 Reading Ambassadors
As part of the Year 12 volunteering programme, a team of eleven Year 12 students are now buddied with Year 7 students and take part in paired reading sessions each Monday and Friday. These sessions focus on developing fluency, confidence, and a love of reading. It has been wonderful to see...Read Full Story
13/02/26Year 12 Students Share What They Learned From Auschwitz Visit
Earlier this year, a group of our Sixth Form students visited Auschwitz‑Birkenau as part of their History studies. This week, those students shared thoughtful and powerful presentations reflecting on what they had learned, the impact of the visit, and the importance of remembering the events of the...Read Full Story