Collingham, London

In its own words: "Collingham is an independent, co-educational GCSE and Sixth Form college in London, built on one idea: students learn best when they are trusted to think for themselves. For fifty years, that's meant classes of nine students or fewer, two-hour lessons built around discussion, and teachers who go by first names, in a place with no uniform to hide behind."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, art, debating and philosophy.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 23 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Collingham can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Collingham are Wetherby School, Kensington (0.1 miles); St Philip's School (0.2 miles, Good, selective); Falkner House (0.3 miles); and Mander Portman Woodward School (0.4 miles).

Of the 46 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 52% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 4% into work.

In 2026, 115 pupils (71%) received SEN support and 10 (6.2%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Earl's Court Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bolton Gardens / Brompton Library, 230 metres away.