Coombe Dean School

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Coombe Dean School Academy

Coombe Dean School Academy Logo.png
Motto
Success Built Around Positive Relationships
Established
1976
Type
Academy
Headteacher
Richard Woodland
Location
Charnhill Way
Plymouth
Devon
PL9 8ES
England
50°21′16″N 4°04′41″W / 50.354444°N 4.078056°W / 50.354444; -4.078056Coordinates: 50°21′16″N 4°04′41″W / 50.354444°N 4.078056°W / 50.354444; -4.078056

DfE URN

136558 Tables
Ofsted
Reports Pre-academy reports
Staff
134
Students
970
Gender
Mixed
Ages
11–18
Colours
Blue and Yellow
Website
www.coombedean.co.uk

Coombe Dean School Academy, opened in 1976, is a secondary school located on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon, England. As of April 2018[update], it had 970 pupils. The school gained Specialist School status in September 2003. Ofsted awarded the school 'Outstanding' status in 2009 and 2012. As a high performing school, Coombe Dean was given the option to become an independent academy in 2010, which was actioned in September 2011.


In 2004, work started on building a larger hall, an all-weather AstroTurf pitch and an extended Mathematics facility with eight new classrooms. A new English block with geothermal heat pump was built in 2007 and renovations to the Technology block were completed in 2008. Also in July 2008, solar panels were integrated into the roof of the School Drama Hall. A new Post-16 block was built as an extension to the Art block in 2012, and an overhaul to the PE block was completed in the summer of 2013. The Science (C) block was renovated to a modern specification in 2013, and the Library (D) block has been updated and extended to incorporate an extended Student Services / Inclusion department (L block.)


The school offers The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme and takes part in the annual Ten Tors event. Other applied learning events include; European exchange weeks, tall ships voyages and a sailing school.


During the Easters of 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017, students from the school visited Everest Base Camp to donate computer equipment and clothing to a Nepalese school.



References





External links


  • Official website

  • Plymouth City Council Directory Listing







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