Coombe House School
Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, South West · SP7 9LP
Coombe House School is a small independent school in Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, with around 128 pupils on roll. Mixed and non-boarding, it accepts pupils from age 11 and operates an 11+ entry route. With such a compact roll, families can expect a close-knit environment where pupils are known individually. The school is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, as is typical for the independent sector.
128
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 128
- Location
- Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, South West
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Darren Harte
Latest results
Attainment 8
2.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
4%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, the qualification offered across the school. The published headline results sit well below national averages, with an Attainment 8 score of 2.4 against 46.9 nationally and 4% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% across England. Parents will want to discuss these figures directly with the school and understand how they reflect its particular intake and circumstances.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, fee-paying school under Head Mr Darren Harte, where the intimate setting is a clear feature; prospective families should look closely at the academic data and ask the school to put it in context.
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Coombe House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Coombe House School located?
Coombe House School is located at Coombe House School, Donhead St Mary, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP.
What type of school is Coombe House School?
Coombe House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Coombe House School?
Coombe House School has approximately 128 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.