It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Coombeshead Academy , a proud member of Education South West and a school at the heart of Newton Abbot, committed to helping every student flourish. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make, and I want to reassure you that at Coombeshead we are dedicated to caring for, challenging, and inspiring every young person who joins our community. At Coombeshead, our mission is clear: "Together We Grow, Together We Achieve." We live this daily through our values – Belong. Believe. Become. – and through the simple expectations of the Coombeshead Way : Turn up and be ready. Work hard. Be nice. These principles guide every part of school life and help ensure that our students thrive both academically and personally. We are proud of the strong foundations that define us: