Coombeshead Academy
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| Motto | Academic Excellence in a Comprehensive World |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy |
| Headteacher | Matthew Shanks |
| Location |
Coombeshead Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1PT England, United Kingdom Coordinates: 50°32′05″N 3°37′13″W / 50.5346°N 3.6204°W |
| DfE URN | 137176 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Students | 1149 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Colours | Green, Yellow and Black |
| Website |
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Coombeshead Academy, formerly Coombeshead College, is an academy in Newton Abbot, Devon, England. It has a specialism in maths and the arts. As of February 2012 the academy had 1,149 pupils.[1]
In the 2011/12 school year, Coombeshead had record results with 57% of its students achieving five or more C or higher GCSEs including English and maths. Results have improved over 12% in four years. The school has a welcoming air and its students were rated outstanding by Ofsted.[2]
Bushell Theatre
In the 2011 Spring term Coombeshead Academy opened The Bushell to the community. The theatre is used for the school's expressive arts shows, music concerts, and drama productions.
Templer Academy Schools' Trust
Since early 2013 Coombeshead has been part of Templer Academy Schools' Trust (TAST) several schools are part of TAST including Teign School, Rydon Primary School and Christow Primary School. TAST also includes TQ12, a skills and training center.