Coombe Boys' School

History

The school was founded in 1931 (as Beverley Central School) and celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2021. Until 2005, it was named Beverley Boys' School.

In 2006, the school federated with Coombe Girls' School and Sixth Form, forming part of the Coombe Academy Trust. It has a long-standing educational partnership with the independent King's College School, Wimbledon. Coombe Boys' School is part of the Kingston Teaching School Alliance, a partnership of over twenty schools, Achieving for Children (AfC) and two higher education institutions; the UCL Institute of Education (University of London) and the University of Roehampton.

In February 2023, it was announced that large parts of the school buildings are to be demolished and replaced in a major re-building programme.

Results and achievements

The school was inspected by Ofsted in December 2013 and again, in a short inspection, in March 2018. The overall inspection rating for Coombe Boys' School on both occasions was 'Good with Outstanding Features'. In 2013, the school was rated 'Outstanding' for Leadership and Management and 'Good' in 'Achievement of Pupils', the 'Quality of Teaching' and the 'Behaviour and Safety of Pupils'.

In 2018, Ofsted commented that: "The latest GCSE results show that the school has maintained above-average attainment in English and mathematics" and: "In the sixth form, vocational results are exceptionally strong." The report also found that: "Warm, positive relationships have created a supportive environment in which pupils feel confident to ask questions and push themselves further".

In 2020, Coombe Boys' Drama Department was awarded the first 'National Outstanding School Drama Department' at the Music & Drama Education Awards. Judges remarked that the Coombe Boys' Drama Team were "An exemplary department which goes above and beyond in the pursuit of excellence in drama provision".

Sport

Sports offered include football, table tennis, badminton, rugby, basketball, athletics and cricket with links to the local Malden Wanderers Cricket Club. The school's sporting achievements include the Surrey basketball finals, Surrey football finals, national badminton finals and winning the English Schools' Football Association PlayStation F.C. Schools' Cup two years running in 2014 and 2015.

CAPA – Performing Arts

In 2019 the Coombe Academy Trust launched CAPA, the Coombe Academy of Performing Arts, which is based at the Coombe Boys' school site. It provides out of hours tuition available to boys and girls (aged 9 upwards) from the local community.

Notable alumni

Beverley Boys' School

• Cyril Barton VC — RAF bomber pilot, posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in World War II
• Sqn Leader Ian Bazalgette VC DFC — posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in World War II
• Matthew Pennycook, MP for Greenwich and Woolwich

Coombe Boys' School

• Fabio Carvalho, footballer for Brentford FC
• Harvey Elliott — footballer for Aston Villa FC
• Ryan Sessegnon — footballer for Fulham FC
• Steven Sessegnon — footballer for Wigan Athletic FC
• Luke Harris - footballer for Wycombe Wanderers
• James Giles - local councillor and political activist
• Wes McDonald - footballer for Mağusa Türk Gücü

References

References

1. (13 September 2023). "Coombe Boys' School – Inspection Report". [[Ofsted]].
2. (14 September 2005). "Boys' school will double intake following merger".
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7. "'We went to the same school': Carvalho explains what reuniting with Elliott means to him".
8. Rutzler, Peter (11 February 2021) [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2375589/2021/02/11/fulham-liverpool-harvey-elliott/ Fulham developed Harvey Elliott – to get up to £4.3m. Is that really enough?]. ''[[The Athletic]]''. Retrieved 10 May 2021. (Subscription required).
9. Polden, Jake. (25 September 2018). "Ryan Sessegnon exclusively opens up on his ambitions for the future".