Coombe Girls' School
New Malden, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council · KT3 3TU
Coombe Girls' School has educated young women in New Malden since 1955, growing into a large comprehensive of around 1,573 pupils within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Girls progress through the main school before a co-educational sixth form of 373 students opens the door to mixed study at A-level. Ofsted rates the school Good overall, and singles out personal development as Outstanding, a reflection of how seriously the school takes pupils' growth beyond the classroom. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17, it offers the breadth of a sizeable school under settled leadership from headteacher Emily Barns.
1,573
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- Gender
- Girls (co-ed sixth)
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,573
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17
- Location
- New Malden, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council
Headteacher
Headteacher Emily Barns
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GCSE grade 9-7
34%
A-level A*-A
19%
A-level A*-B
46%
Teaching & academics
At GCSE, 34% of grades reach the top 9-7 band, with English and Mathematics among the most popular subjects and a choice of French, German and Spanish on offer. The sixth form, rated Good by Ofsted, leans towards the humanities, with History, English and Classics drawing strong interest; 19% of A-level entries achieve A*-A and 46% reach A*-B. A mix of GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ gives older pupils room to combine academic and vocational routes.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 373
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.36%
- EHC plans
- 2.15%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a visible part of school life, with netball, tag rugby, athletics, gymnastics and dance all featuring. These offer plenty of scope for girls who enjoy team games as well as more performance-based physical activity.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1955
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 1 May 2024
The last word
A large, well-run girls' school where personal development is judged outstanding and the humanities thrive. The co-ed sixth form makes it a long-term home rather than a stepping stone.
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Coombe Girls' School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Coombe Girls' School located?
Coombe Girls' School is located at New Malden, KT3 3TU.
What type of school is Coombe Girls' School?
Coombe Girls' School is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Coombe Girls' School?
Coombe Girls' School has approximately 1,573 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.