Ambition, Integrity and Excellence
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Welcome to Coombe Boys’ School

Our values of Excellence, Ambition and Integrity are the foundations of all that we seek to achieve for every student. We believe that every pupil deserves the best possible education to help them reach their full potential, and we're proud to be experts in providing just that. We believe it is essential that school is a challenging, inspirational and transformational experience.
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18th Sep 2026
Fantastic night at the theatre with our GCSE Drama boys last night catching one of our favourite companies @mischiefcomedy in @spiescomedy always fab to see original company members living their best lives on stage! Brilliant example of comedy at its best! #TeamDrama 🎭
17th Sep 2026
SMILE! This is just a quick reminder that tomorrow (Friday) is school photo day. Make sure your son is looking his best! #schoolphotos
17th Sep 2026
🏓Join us at Table Tennis Club🏓 📅 Fridays, 3-4.15pm 📍 Sports Hall 👥 All year groups See you there! #CBSJoinTheClub #CBSGetInvolved #CBSPETeam
17th Sep 2026
🎨Art Club is back!🖌️ 📅 Year 7 - Thursdays, 3-4.15pm, Years 8 & 9 - Tuesdays 3-4.15pm See #CBSArtTeam for information or just turn up (Yr7 rm 407, Yrs 8 & 9 rm 408) #CBSJoinTheClub #CBSGetInvolved
16th Sep 2026
Lovely feedback from a year 8 parent! Join us for our our open evening on Wednesday 30th September, and open morning tours on 1st and 2nd October, to discover more about Coombe Boys' School BOOK NOW! https://bit.ly/3suVvEs #WorldOfOpportunity
16th Sep 2026
REMINDER: Year 7 Parents, tonight (Wed 16th) is Meet The Tutor Evening. We look forward to seeing you soon. #CBSYr7
16th Sep 2026
Come along to Football Club! ⚽ Years 7 & 10 - Thursdays 3-4.30pm ⚽ Years 8 & 9 - Tuesdays 3-4.30pm Don't forget your boots! #CBSJoinTheClub #CBSGetInvolved #CBSPETeam
16th Sep 2026
#BOTW KS3: Jamaal Target Phantom Agent by Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie is a fast paced thriller following Jamaal, an ordinary boy whose life changes forever when his best friend is kidnapped right in front of him. Jamaal is recruited by PHANTOM, an ultra-secret high tech spy agency and finds out he has superhuman speed, strength and heightened senses. KS4: A YA dark academia thriller about Eva, a high achieving state sc
16th Sep 2026
♻️ #Reduce #Reuse #Recycle ♻️ Has your son outgrown any of his school uniform? If so, please consider giving it a new lease of life! 👔 Drop your unwanted, good-quality uniform items at the second-hand uniform collection point in Reception. The PFA would be particularly grateful for any blazers you can donate. A second-hand uniform sale is coming soon, so your donations will help another Coombe boy get kitted out!
16th Sep 2026
📚 We have something BIG to shout about this morning! 🎉 We’ve officially reached 100 members of A Novel Idea, our Coombe Boys’ Parents Book Group! 💯🙌 The group is a brilliant way to discover the world of Young Adult fiction while supporting your son’s reading journey. It’s fun, informative and a great opportunity to connect with other Coombe parents. Every half term, we meet in the Library to chat about the book we
15th Sep 2026
Our Performing Arts Extra-Curricular Clubs are up and running from this week and we can’t wait to welcome boys back to our rehearsal room. Something for everyone! 🎭🎶
15th Sep 2026
⚽🥗🎤🎺 Discover, get involved and try something new!🎨🔬♟️🏉 Our latest Extra-Curricular Club Timetable is now available on the website. With plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun, there’s something for everyone! 📅 Check out the timetable and find your next club: https://bit.ly/4ec6k16 #CBSGetInvolved #CBSJoinTheClub
15th Sep 2026
🍽️ Great food, great value from @accentcatering ! 🍽️⠀ ⠀ There are plenty of meal deal options available in the canteen and food pod, with each one costing just £3!⠀ ⠀ Want to see what’s on the menu? Check out the full weekly menu and tariff details on our website: https://bit.ly/3T5Aaz5 ⠀
14th Sep 2026
We offer lots of trips and experiences to our students. From language trips abroad, the History trip to Germany, the annual ski trip, theatre visits, careers trips and a whole lot more. Come and discover more about our school at our open evening on Wednesday 30th September, and open morning tours on 1st and 2nd October. BOOK NOW! https://bit.ly/3suVvEs #CBSWorldOfOpportunity
12th Sep 2026
If you have a son currently in Year 5 or Year 6, you are warmly invited to discover more about our school at our open evening on Wednesday 30th September, and open morning tours on 1st and 2nd October. BOOK NOW! https://bit.ly/3suVvEs
11th Sep 2026
📚 Ready for our next Staff Book Club read? Get ready to dive into Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix - a gripping, atmospheric read that is sure to spark plenty of conversation! Join us for our book club discussion on Thursday 5 November, 4–5pm in the Library. All staff welcome! #CBSLibrary #CBSStaffBookClub
10th Sep 2026
Yesterday, our Parent Book Group came together for another enjoyable evening of reading, conversation and sharing ideas as we discussed our summer read. We were especially pleased to receive a special video message from the author, @lucasjmaxwell adding an extra dimension to our discussion and giving us the chance to hear directly from the person behind the book. Thank you to everyone who joined us for another love
10th Sep 2026
We are delighted that so many parents tell us their son is happy at CBS. Come and discover more about our school at our open evening on Wednesday 30th September, and open morning tours on 1st and 2nd October. BOOK NOW! https://bit.ly/3suVvEs
10th Sep 2026
We are inviting our new Yr7 boys to take part in a special acting session after school tomorrow (Friday 11th) from 3-4pm as we begin putting together the performance team for our upcoming Open Evening. ⭐NO PREVIOUS ACTING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, just a willingness to have a go, and get involved.⭐ The session will take place in the Activity Studio (meet outside the Sports & Performing Arts Building after school). #
10th Sep 2026
There was a great turn out for Year 7 Football Trials yesterday with over 80 boys in attendance. Well done for getting out there and showing the PE staff what you can do! They were very impressed. #CBSTeamPE
9th Sep 2026
Our award winning Musical Theatre Ensemble returns to the rehearsal room this Friday! Open to students across Year 7-13. No audition necessary. 3:00-4:30pm Activity Studio in our new Performing Arts block. 🎭
9th Sep 2026
We're back with #BOTW and as we begin our own epic adventures this school year, we are hopeful they will not be as perilous as the journey undertaken by Odysseus in The Odyssey. However, you can enjoy reading the story, whatever age you are.⠀ ⠀ 📚KS3: Homer's Odyssey and Iliad by Gillian Cross - These two spellbinding myths have been retold in an accessible and captivating way to appeal to our younger readers.⠀ ⠀ 📚KS4
9th Sep 2026
Tonight is Year 7 Football Trials - the first opportunity for our new students to show their skills to the PE Team. Trials run today and tomorrow after school. Whatever skill level, all Year 7's who enjoy playing football are welcome at Year 7 Football Club which will run on Thursdays from 3-4.30pm from next week. #CBSPETeam #CBSJoinTheClub
9th Sep 2026
🍽️ A very warm welcome to the @accentcatering team, our new school caterer! 🍽️⠀ ⠀ It’s been a fantastic first few days, with our boys and staff enjoying a delicious range of lunches. We’re excited to see what’s on the menu today... 🥑🥕🥗🥘⠀ ⠀ Here’s to plenty more tasty lunches to come!⠀ ⠀ #CoombeWelcome #schooldinners
8th Sep 2026
⚽️ Reminder Y7 football trials tomorrow after school ⚽️ #football #CBSPE
8th Sep 2026
Today we welcomed our whole school community back for the start of a brand-new year, beginning with our first whole-school assembly. A new year brings new opportunities, new challenges and new ambitions. Together, we’ll continue to live our values of Excellence, Ambition and Integrity and make the most of every opportunity that comes our way. Here’s to an exciting year ahead. Welcome back, Coombe!
7th Sep 2026
WELCOME TO COOMBE! Today we welcomed our Year 7 Class of 2026 as they begin their Coombe adventure! New faces. New friendships. New challenges. New opportunities. Today is just the beginning of their journey, and we can’t wait to see where it takes them. Welcome to Coombe, Year 7. Your adventure starts here!
7th Sep 2026
A very warm welcome to our new Year 7 students and their families! We’re delighted to have you join the #Coombeunity and begin your Coombe journey with us. We can’t wait to see all that you achieve, the friendships you make and the memories you create along the way. Here’s to an amazing first year at Coombe Boys’ School! 🌟 #CBSWelcome
6th Sep 2026
Hope you have all had a relaxing summer break. Here are start times for the coming week: MONDAY 7TH SEPT. - YEARS 7 AND 12 ONLY Year 7 start at 10am Year 12 start at 10.30am (at Clarence Avenue Campus) TUESDAY 8TH SEPT. - ALL YEAR GROUPS Back to normal - 8.30am start We look forward to seeing you all soon for another exciting year!
3rd Sep 2026
Come and discover Coombe Boys’ School! Book your place at our Autumn Open Events to explore our school, meet our staff and students, and find out about the opportunities we offer your son. We look forward to welcoming you! 🎟️BOOK NOW: https://bit.ly/3suVvEs #DiscoverCoombe #worldofopportunity