Introducing our school Coombe Girls' School has built on a tradition of success to take its place among the very best schools in the country. Locally renowned A much- loved New Malden institution since 1955, Coombe Girls' School has enabled generations of local girls to fulfil their promise and exceed their parents' hopes and expectations. In an area where the competition comes from independent and grammar schools, Coombe is held in the highest esteem by local people, a truth reflected in the fact that we're consistently oversubscribed for places by two to one. Our excellent reputation is built on the strongest of foundations - our desire to produce happy, successful and well- balanced children. National reputation Today's education system in the UK rightly rewards dynamism and vision. Our dedication to raising standards and tapping into the latest educational advances is reflected in the accolades we've gained and the national schemes for which we've been selected. A high performing specialist school since 1999, we became a Leading Edge School in 2003 and we now hold triple Specialist School status in Modern Foreign Languages, Training and Leading Edge. 4

In the classroom Thanks to our excellent teachers and inspired educational focus, Coombe Girls' School consistently achieves well above average results across the curriculum. The learning experience Good academic results provide the gateway into further education and a world of opportunity and we aim to provide a rich and inspiring learning experience for our girls. We help them to develop their natural curiosity, to explore issues of local and global significance, to acquire a broad range of in- depth knowledge and understanding and, above all, to enjoy learning. We help them to become independent learners, creative thinkers, effective decision makers, confident communicators and open- minded collaborators. We aim high for every single one of our pupils and these high ambitions are reflected in our continuing academic success. Inspiring teaching You remember a good teacher for the rest of your life and at Coombe Girls' School, we employ only the very best. The school's reputation means that we're able to attract the cream of the teaching profession to work here. That means dynamic, forward- thinking teachers who care deeply about every pupil in their care; inspirational role models, dedicated to their profession and their subject and always willing to go the extra mile to help their pupils excel. We're also a Specialist Training School and the extra funding ensures that our teachers are absolutely up- to- date with the latest teaching methods. Balanced curriculum Our curriculum has been carefully devised to provide variety and balance. Its flexibility means each child learns in a way that suits her skills, needs and interests. Our highly gifted teachers know how to bring our curriculum to life, to motivate, challenge and help pupils really engage with their subjects - preparing them for a lifetime's love of learning. 5