Here's why:
* Grammar schools in the UK typically have a specific focus on traditional grammar and classical languages. Coombe Girls' School, while academically selective, has a broader curriculum.
* Grammar schools are often state-funded, while Coombe Girls' School is an independent school, meaning it receives no government funding and charges fees.
So, while Coombe Girls' School is selective and academic, it's not a grammar school in the strict sense. It's an independent girls' school with high academic standards.