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We are so proud of our 2025/26 Year 11 cohort! ⠀ ⠀ This year, students made robust progress, with Coombe Girls' once again achieving excellent results well above the national average. ⠀ ⠀ - The school enjoyed particularly strong performances in GCSE History, Food & Nutrition, Art and Religious Studies. ⠀ - 40% of all entries have been awarded grades 7 to 9 (national average: 22.3%).⠀ - There was an even higher percentage in Physics and Chemistry, where 74% of students achieved grades 7 to 9. ⠀ - Almost 81% of all students achieved the government’s measure in GCSE English & Maths.⠀ - 73% of all entries were graded 9 to 5 (national average: 55.5%).⠀ - 84% of all entries were graded 4 and above (national average: 67.3%). ⠀ ⠀ The hard work and effort of our Year 11 cohort has produced some great success stories, with students awarded strong grades across their subjects. We continue to see students benefit from the robust adjustments we have made in school, and the positive impact these have had on their learning and outcomes.⠀ ⠀ Ms Emily Barns, Headteacher, said, “These superb results represent this year group’s positive and confident approach to their studies and attitudes at Coombe. We are very proud of each and every one of them and all they have achieved. The girls who graduated Year 11 in 2026 have been brilliant ambassadors of our school and our values, with their success also being attributed to our teaching staff, our school families and the wider school community for the commitment, engagement and diligence they have provided to support our young people. We look forward to seeing them move into Year 12 at @coombesixthform”⠀ ⠀ #DiscoverCoombe #CGSWorldOfOpportunity #results #GCSEs2026 #exams⠀

Well done Year 11! You have achieved so much with your GCSE results! Ms Barns wants you to know: 🗣️ “These superb results represent this year group’s positive and confident approach to their studies and attitudes at Coombe. We are very proud of each and every one of them and all they have achieved. The girls who graduated Year 11 in 2026 have been brilliant ambassadors of our school and our values. Success is of course also attributed to our teaching staff and our school families and wider school community for the commitment, engagement and diligence you've provided in supporting your young people. We look forward to seeing them move into Year 12 @coombesixthform !” Congratulations and enjoy the rest of your summer! #curious #creative #confident #cgsworldofopportunity coombeunity

WOW! We are delighted with the excellent results achieved by our students today and to see the robust progress made in this year's GCSE grades. Rating well above the national average, our girls performed particularly well in GCSE History, Food & Nutrition, Art and Religious Studies. ⠀ ⠀ Key highlights include:⠀ ⠀ - 40% of all entries have been awarded grades 7 to 9 (national average: 22.3%).⠀ - There was an even higher percentage in Physics and Chemistry, where 74% of students achieved grades 7 to 9. ⠀ - Almost 81% of all students achieved the government’s measure in GCSE English & Maths.⠀ - 73% of all entries were graded 9 to 5 (national average: 55.5%).⠀ - 84% of all entries were graded 4 and above (national average: 67.3%).⠀ ⠀ Read more on our website! www.coombegirlsschool.org⠀ ⠀ Year 11 you did so well! Your hard work and effort produced some great success stories, with students awarded strong grades across your subjects. Congratulations!!⠀ ⠀ #GCSEs #GCSEResultsDay2026 #curious #creative #confident #exams #results #CGSWorldOfOpportunity

Good luck to all our brilliant students on their #GCSEResultsDay tomorrow! You have worked so hard and put in effort, dedication and shown great resilience to get to this point. We look forward to welcoming you back from 8am - enrolment into Year 12 @coombesixthform begins at 8.30am! #nextsteps #GCSEs #ResultsDay2026 #curious #creative #confident #coombeunity #CGSWorldOfOpportunity

We're so excited for Lily who travels to the US, on a part sport scholarship to study Psychology at the University of Hawaii. This follows a hugely successful 2025/6 UK athletics season and, of course, a fantastic finish at Coombe!⠀ ⠀ Pōmaikaʻi Lily! 💮🏄‍♀️⠀ ⠀ #desitnations #university #nextsteps #ambition #inspiration #community #CGSTeamPE

Just like that, we've reached the end of the year! We've had a wonderful, action-packed term - thank you for all your support! Our Summer Term 2 newsletter is now live on www.coombegirlsschool.org👇 https://bit.ly/4bO3Zub On behalf of our #CoombeUnity and @coombesixthform we wish you a happy, safe summer break and look forward to seeing students back on 7th Sept (Y7 & Y12 only) and 8th Sept (whole school) for a staggered start. 😎☀️

At the end of our 70th year, we're sharing a few Coombe memories! We hope some of our alumni might recognise old friends, teachers or themselves! Thank you to students and staff, past and present, for creating this Coombe journey over seven decades! We hope you have a wonderful summer. ☀️ 🎼first track featuring former Coombe Girl and singer, the inimitable Sandy Denny #CGSAlumni #70thAnniversary

Congratulations to our Borough Champions in Athletics & Rounders! Earlier this term, our incredible Athletics Squad headed to the Kingston Borough Athletics Competition. Despite some early rain and slippery conditions, our girls absolutely dominated the track and field, bringing home a massive 26 medals across all three age groups! On the Track: All of our relay teams sped their way to Silver in the 4x100m relay, alongside medal finishes in 15 other track events! In the Field: Our field athletes showcased amazing strength and skill, securing medals in 8 events! 🥇 Year 7: 1st Place in the Borough! 🥇 Year 8/9: 1st Place in the Borough! 🥈 Year 10: 2nd Place in the Borough! 🥇 Year 8 also took the Borough Rounders crown! We are incredibly proud of all our phenomenal sports stars! Way to go, CGS! 💚✨

Mr Wozniak: "At the beginning of July, Year 10 French students enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the beautiful French Riviera. Based in Nice, they explored the Musée Matisse, the charming Old Town, Castle Hill (Colline du Château), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the Museum of Modern Art. They also took the train to Cannes, where they visited the iconic Palais des Festivals, admired the handprints of film stars along La Croisette, wandered through the picturesque Old Town, enjoyed the panoramic views from Le Suquet and even had a refreshing swim at Plage Brigitte Bardot. Throughout the trip, students had plenty of opportunities to put their French into practice while ordering food, drinks and ice creams, chatting with locals and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of the French Riviera. From street performers to stunning coastal views, the trip was full of memorable experiences and a fantastic time was had by all. Bravo à toutes!"

Thank you to our fab students on the Paris Trip #CGSTeamMusic who have sent us this update!🗣️🗣️🗣️⠀ ⠀ "We are back from our Paris Music Tour 2026! Our choir had a brilliant time performing at the Jardins du Luxembourg, as well as enjoying the sights of Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and a cruise down the Seine. As ever, our Coombe girls were exemplary ambassadors for their school, delighting the Parisian public with their performances and attitude!"⠀ ⠀ And thank you to our AMAZING staff who ran this exciting trip (managing a few logistical challenges the heat threw your way!) 🥵⠀ ⠀ #DiscoverCoombe