Collingwood College

A good academy converter school in Surrey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Collingwood College.

Camberley, GU154AE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.01
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.1%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 May 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kingston Road
Camberley, GU154AE
Phone
1276457600
Website
collingwoodcollege.com

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136828
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Kingston Road, Camberley, GU15 4AE
Website
http://www.collingwoodcollege.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE
Capacity
2,176 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,740
Free School Meals
16.1% (280 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
102 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.1 (+13.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.9 (+8.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
109 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
218
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,740 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Aspiration Perseverance Achievement Inclusiveness

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Miss K Watling welcomes visitors and describes Collingwood College as a high-performing, inclusive, and forward-thinking community with a focus on student wellbeing, leadership opportunities, and academic progress. The message notes Ofsted 2022 ratings of 'good' overall with 'outstanding' Leadership and Management, and an 'Outstanding 3' ALPS progress score for GCSE and A Level in 2022.

Facilities

Barossa building Kingston building Sixth Form Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Wide range of courses and subjects delivered by outstanding teachers STEM curriculum

Admissions Criteria

Collingwood College admits up to 300 students into Year 7. Applications are submitted to the home county council; the College cannot accept applications directly. The deadline for submitting applications is typically in October. If your child is not initially offered a place and you would like to be considered for future vacancies, contact the admissions team to be added to the waiting list. For full details on the Surrey admissions process, please visit the Surrey County Council school admissions page. Admissions Policy documents for Academic Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 are available on the admissions page.

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