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Coombswood Special School

Other independent special school · Halesowen, B62 8BH

Requires improvement

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Good
Requires improvement
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Coombswood Special School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024

Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages11 to 16
Pupils33
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Charlotte Alton
Local authorityDudley
Opened11 Oct 2023
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 150053.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils33
Girls5
Boys28
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.0
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.33

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Coombswood Special School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryHighfields Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryOlive Hill Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryTemple Meadow Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryNewfield Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryHurst Green Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryBlackheath Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miSecondaryOrmiston Forge AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.0 miSecondaryLeasowes High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryOld Hill Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
1.0 miSecondaryThe Earls High SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Coombswood Special School

What is Coombswood Special School's Ofsted rating?

Coombswood Special School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted, last inspected on 24 Sept 2024.

How many pupils attend Coombswood Special School?

Coombswood Special School has 33 pupils aged 11 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.