The Coombe learning experience

Our pupils study in an atmosphere of achievement where success is part of their day-to-day experience. Their academic success speaks for itself. So how do we help to create focused individuals who are confident in their own abilities and committed to lifelong learning.

It starts with the teachers. Coombe Boys’ School has an excellent reputation which makes good teachers want to work here. So we really can pick and choose our staff – and we employ only the very best. That means dynamic, energetic, forward-thinking individuals who are dedicated to their profession and to their pupils; inspirational teachers, the kind whom pupils will remember and appreciate long after they have left school.

Our teachers are committed to the latest teaching methods and have collaborated to create a challenging, motivating curriculum to provoke pupils’ enthusiasm. They’ll really bring their subjects to life in a way that only gifted teachers can, and to which the pupils are bound to respond.

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 boys. We aim to help them develop their natural curiosity, explore issues of local and global significance, acquire a broad range of in-depth knowledge and understanding and above all, to enjoy learning.

We aim to help them 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 improvement.