OFSTED REPORT ON COMBS September 2006

Extract from Report: "Combs is an outstanding school and inspection evidence fully endorses the school's judgement of its own effectiveness. The school provides outstanding value for money and enjoys great levels of support and confidence from parents and the community. A comment made by one parent and echoed by others was, 'This is a special place.'

All staff go the extra-mile in meeting the needs of pupils and so ensure that pupils make exceptional progress in both their academic and social development. This is a school that is not content to rest on its laurels but instead constantly strives for excellence. The school's many successes owe much to how well it is led and managed, the high quality teaching, the care and support that envelops the school and the exciting and vibrant learning experiences that are constantly on offer. All staff and governors work extremely well together as a team and share the desire and vision to provide the best that they can for all pupils".