Open Other Secondary Mixed

Coombe Dean School

Charnhill Way, Plymouth, PL9 8ES
Part of: COOMBE DEAN SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
1,003 Pupils
1,180 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.60% FSM %
571 Boys
432 Girls
About Coombe Dean School

Coombe Dean School is a Secondary Academies serving Plymouth and the surrounding area in Plymouth with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South West region.

It has 1,003 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,180. Current headteacher: Caroline Granville.

Information on Coombe Dean School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Plymouth
Region South West
Administrative District Plymouth
Parliamentary Constituency South West Devon
Ward Plymstock Dunstone
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033275
URN 136558
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Coombe Dean School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Plymouth, Plymouth.
Coombe Dean School has 1,003 pupils, with a capacity of 1,180.
Coombe Dean School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Coombe Dean School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Coombe Dean School is Mrs Caroline Granville.
Coombe Dean School is at Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8ES, in the Plymouth local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Coombe Dean School: Has a sixth form.
Coombe Dean School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Granville
Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8ES
Location
Quick Summary
URN 136558
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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