Combermere School

Combermere School is the oldest secondary school in Barbados, located at Waterford, Saint Michael, with origins dating to 1695 and the current site established in 1819. Named after Field Marshal Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere, a colonial governor of Barbados, the school has a rich heritage spanning over three centuries. Combermere is a co-educational government secondary school offering the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). The school has produced some of Barbados' most distinguished citizens, including former prime ministers, business leaders, academics, and sporting icons. Located on the outskirts of Bridgetown in the parish of Saint Michael, Combermere's campus encompasses expansive grounds with modern classroom blocks, science laboratories, a library, computer facilities, and outstanding sports facilities — including one of the finest cricket grounds in secondary education. The school maintains a vibrant co-curricular life including music, drama, debating, and a wide range of sports. Combermere School stands as a national institution of immense cultural and educational significance in Barbadian life.