Collingwood College
Camberley, GU15 4AE · Surrey · secondary school
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46th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 842 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.7 · 60 | 30% | 1.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.01 · 50 | 25% | 1.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.5 · 68 | 10% | 0.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Collingwood College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join debating, Status Racing, and Robot Wars clubs, alongside Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Sports include basketball, football, rugby, and netball. Arts and music offer dance, drama, ensembles, choir, and open mic nights. Trips visit Barcelona, Paris, CERN, ski resorts, and Harry Potter Studios.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,617 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,176. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How are class sizes managed given the
What Ofsted said about Collingwood College
Overview
Collingwood College is described as being on a "trajectory of improvement," with leaders demonstrating a clear understanding of what works and what requires attention. Pupils generally achieve broadly in line with national averages and are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment, and training. The school fosters a community where pupils feel safe, valued, and supported by staff who have their best interests at heart.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that is well sequenced and supports pupils to develop knowledge across a full range of subjects.
- Attendance has improved over time, with all pupil groups now performing in line with national averages, aided by leaders who actively identify and overcome barriers.
- Behaviour is characterised by a "calm and purposeful learning environment," with low-level disruption being rare and bullying occurring infrequently.
- Effective systems are in place to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring barriers to learning are reduced.
- The personal development programme is wide-ranging, with pupils showing confidence in discussing relationship and sex education, health, and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further embed assessment routines to ensure teachers consistently support pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, to deepen their understanding and achieve highly.
- Pupils' knowledge of fundamental British values and protected characteristics is less secure and requires strengthening.
- Pupils are keen to learn but still need to develop the self-discipline and independence to thrive.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.9 |
| 2024/25 | 45.4 |
| 2025/26 | 49.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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