Welcome to Coombe Dean School

It is a real pleasure to welcome you to the Coombe Dean School website. Whether you're a prospective parent, future student, or visitor discovering what makes Coombe Dean special, I hope this website gives you a flavour of our school.  I have had the privilege of being part of this community for nearly 18 years, and it is a genuine honour to now serve as Headteacher.  Coombe Dean is a place I care about deeply.  The school’s values, its people, and its purpose have shaped my professional journey- and I am proud to represent both its continuity and its future.

At Coombe Dean, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.  Academic excellence lies at the heart of our work, underpinned by a belief in the transformative power of education.  Our curriculum is designed to offer access to powerful knowledge, inspiring students to think deeply, grow confidently, and dream ambitiously.

But our commitment goes far beyond the classroom.

Through the Coombe Dean Commitment, we offer a rich and varied experience – from clubs and leadership training to community projects and trips that broaden horizons. We celebrate success regularly, recognising the hard work, character, and contributions of our students.

Our values of community, integrity, and opportunity are lived every day. We expect our students to be kind, respectful, and responsible – and we support them to become exactly that. Our pastoral care is deeply personal and our students speak about feeling known, supported, and valued. Initiatives like We Care - our bespoke support group for young carers - and our groups for those experiencing bereavement, and students with parents in the armed forces- are powerful expressions of this ethos, reflecting our commitment to meeting individual needs and nurturing a strong sense of belonging.

To get a feel for life at Coombe Dean, I invite you to explore our weekly newsletters. They showcase a community rich with potential and full of opportunity, both within and beyond the classroom.

Thank you for visiting. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Caroline Granville

Headteacher