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Coombeshead Academy

Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT
Part of: EDUCATION SOUTH WEST (Multi-academy trust)
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Coombeshead Academy
Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT
873 Pupils
1,440 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.50% FSM %
420 Boys
453 Girls
About Coombeshead Academy

Coombeshead Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Devon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 873 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,440. Current headteacher: Helen Coulson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Devon or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District Teignbridge
Parliamentary Constituency Newton Abbot
Ward Bradley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034533
URN 137176
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Paul Sampson Chair of Local Governing Body 26/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Chantelle Simon Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Battong Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2021 — N/A
Mr Ollie Abercrombie Local Governor 30/10/2023 01/05/2025 Elected by parents
Helen Coulson Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alistair Gleave Local Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirstie Hichens Local Governor 14/05/2025 13/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Charlotte Huish Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Marie Light Local Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Murch Local Governor 08/12/2025 07/12/2029 Elected by parents
Eleanor Patrick Local Governor 16/11/2023 15/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Sampson Local Governor 21/01/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
0.17 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Fieldstone School
0.36 km • Devon
Other
Newton Abbot College
0.37 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
0.44 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
0.9 km • Newton Abbot
Other
South Devon UTC
0.96 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Coombeshead Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Newton Abbot, Devon.
Coombeshead Academy has 873 pupils, with a capacity of 1,440.
Coombeshead Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Coombeshead Academy is: Non-selective.
The Head of School at Coombeshead Academy is Mrs Helen Coulson.
Coombeshead Academy is at Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Coombeshead Academy: Has a sixth form.
Coombeshead Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Helen Coulson
Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT
01626201800
www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk
Location
TQ12 1PT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137176
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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