Learners at Coombswood SEN School in Dudley, engaging with a Science lesson exploring friction surfaces impacting on speed.

Welcome to Coombswood School

Coombswood School is an independent secondary school in Dudley, in the West Midlands, and is a sister school to The Rowan School also in Dudley.

Our independent school delivers a bespoke tailored curriculum offer for learners between the ages of 11 and 16 and supports those with a broad range of mild to moderate learning, social emotional and mental health needs, and communication and ASD difficulties.

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What We Offer

GCSE Programmes

Coombswood School provides GCSE pathways in English, mathematics and Vocational Studies in addition to Functional Skills qualifications.

School Meals

Coombswood School provides a daily nutritious and delicious choice of meals, including breakfast, to support good dietary health for all learners.

School Transport

Coombswood School liaises with Local Authorities to support transport applications for our learners.

Social Skills Development

Coombswood School supports learners holistically to develop the vital skills needed for lifelong success.

Vocational Pathways

Learners at Coombswood School participate in a broad range of vocational pathways and programmes to help them gain skills for life.

Educational Visits and Trips

At Coombswood School, we utilise local community resources, including local parks for trips and lessons.

Testimonials

It was nice to talk to parents and to see what’s going on in the school. It was nice to hear stories of my grandson in school and the relationships he has with the staff.

Declan’s Nan

Great to know what is planned ahead of time and what support and opportunities are available to my son. It was nice to talk with other parents too and if there are anymore meetings in the future, I would definitely make time to attend them.

Trey's Mum

The wellbeing meeting was very helpful and informative. It was nice to meet other parents too and hear their views on a variety of topics. My mum enjoyed it to and found it beneficial for there to be a space for parents to meet. I like to attend the parental meetings; the staff are very supportive.

Catherine - Spencer’s Mum

The wellbeing meeting went really well; it was very informative and was great to hear other parents feeling and views. I would like to come to more coffee mornings in the future.

Lisa - Kyle's Mum

I love so many things about Coombswood School, especially going on school trips! They’re always so much fun, and I get to learn new things outside the classroom.

Coombswood Learner

The teachers making learning interesting, like in Lifeskills we were able to raise money for charity. We get to experience the outdoor world, my class attend swimming sessions, I had not been swimming before coming to Coombswood School.

Coombswood Learner

I love going to school every day! My teachers are really nice and make learning fun. School is the best!

Coombswood Learner

Coombswood School is absolutely amazing, my son has come on so much since he started

Jade Collins

We used to struggle to get him to school before, but now he is ready before we are. He is thriving at Coombswood School.

Jodie Cox

He now has confidence that he can become something, he now has aspirations for the future.

Tania Barlow

The whole team is great and communication and support is excellent!

Parent

All staff go above and beyond.

Parent

I have friends now I am at Coombswood, I love coming to school.

Learner

I am more confident now than before, I am listened to, I can share my worries with all the staff.

Learner

I am happy at school.

Learner

You are all fantastic, you do an amazing job with the children. My child is very settled in school.

Parent

We are so happy with the progress made, everyone works so hard for the children

Parent

My son is now attending school full-time, in class and learning. I am super pleased

JH Mum

My son is now eager to attend school every day, even when he does not feel well, this is a huge change for us

Parent

I have been extremely pleased with how well my child has settled

Parent

Kyle has progressed so much in school, I am very proud of him. He has improved with his social skills and is learning how to regulate his emotions.

Coombswood is an amazing school and I highly recommend to other parents.

Lisa

I couldn’t name just one member of staff who goes above and beyond, they are all fantastic.

Parent

My child couldn’t read, write or speak when they first started. Within the year she started speaking, reading and writing, and she has come on tremendously.

Parent

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