coombeshead academy
Newton Abbot
Coombeshead Academy is a thriving 11-18 school with students joining us from a
range of partner primary schools across Newton Abbot and the surrounding area.
We also welcome students from other secondary schools into Year 12 where they
can study A Levels and vocational Level 3 courses in our successful Sixth Form
collaboration with Teign School and South Devon UTC. Our school forms part of
Education South West (ESW) where we work in partnership and collaboration with
other schools to build success for young people across South Devon. Our school
vision is based on: Inspiring Excellence We believe that every young person
should have the opportunity to learn in a stimulating and inspirational
environment where they can be challenged at the highest levels, as well
supported and nurtured, to achieve their very best. Our core values of Positive
Attitude, Endeavour, Achievement, Community and Enrichment underpin all our
decisions and interactions with students and families. We offer a broad and
balanced academic curriculum. We focus relentlessly on the experiences and
outcomes our students receive during their time with us so that they are fully
equipped with the qualifications and life experiences needed to be successful
adults. ‘Growing you whole self’ by accessing the wider curriculum offer that is
available at school is a central element of our school. The whole self is about
being a leader, taking part and generally exploiting every opportunity that is
offered by the school. These core values are encapsulated in our motto of the
Coombeshead Way Turn up and be ready: We want every student here at school every
day. We know that good attendance guarantees good outcomes and therefore better
life chances to get the jobs they want in the future. By being ready to learn
with the right attitude and the right equipment no learning time is wasted and
the progress our young people make every lesson can be maximised. Work hard: By
putting in 100% effort every lesson, every day and never giving up even when
facing challenges with new learning and with more difficult concepts. Be nice:
We want all our young people to focus on treating each other with respect and
tolerance as well as allowing everyone to learn and excel in every lesson We
have a caring, disciplined, family atmosphere. All our students are known and
treated as individuals. We have high standards, and we place particular emphasis
on school uniform 11-16, exemplary behaviour, attendance and punctuality. We
value all our staff, and we ensure their skills and knowledge are second to none
through a comprehensive professional learning programme.
