The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.4
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 325 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,714
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 15.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE
- Head
- Miss Karen Watling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingston Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Collingwood College a selective school?
No. Collingwood College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Collingwood College's Ofsted rating?
Collingwood College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Collingwood College?
Collingwood College currently has 1,714 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Collingwood College take?
Collingwood College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Collingwood College?
Collingwood College is in Camberley, GU15 4AE, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Collingwood College have a sixth form?
Yes, Collingwood College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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