Coombe Wood School Catchment Area
Coombe Wood School is a free s secondary school in South Croydon, Croydon , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1136 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,136
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Coombe Wood School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Coombe Wood School are allocated by Croydon using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →Coombe Wood School — School Information
- Full address
- 30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Free school meals
- 27.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145875
Other Secondary Schools in South Croydon
If Coombe Wood School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in South Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Coombe Wood School
Is Coombe Wood School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Coombe Wood School currently has 1136 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Coombe Wood School? ▾
Admission to Coombe Wood School is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Coombe Wood School cover? ▾
Coombe Wood School is a secondary school in South Croydon, Croydon, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Coombe Wood School? ▾
Coombe Wood School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.