Now welcoming all young people with the extension of our successful co-educational provision.
Come along to our Open Day on Saturday 11th October 2025, from 9am - 1pm.
(No booking required)
Why not see our school in action during one of our Open Morning tours?
Running from Monday 6th October to Thursday 16th October 2025, 9:00am to 10:00am.
There is limited availability so please secure you space by completing this form.
November 4, 2022 11:26am
Late in term 1, the Holcombe community was awarded Advanced Thinking School status by Exeter University. This is testament to the hard work of staff and students alike, and reflective of the commitment made by all parties to embrace a Thinking School culture.
Here is the concluding paragraph of Exeter's report on our application:
The substantive evidence provided by HGS creates a very clear picture of a Thinking School in which Thinking Skills are at the heart of school life. Thinking Skills are fully embedded in the culture of the school such that HGS is a collaborative educational community. The dissemination of best practice across the school and beyond positions HGS as a beacon of metacognitive excellence where best practice is nurtured so that children develop as holistic lifelong learners. The focus on the professional growth of staff is exceptional.
