Collingwood College, Camberley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Collingwood College creates a supportive community where pupils feel safe and proud to attend. The school excels in preparing pupils for their next steps through ambitious curricula at all key stages, combined with exceptional careers guidance. Staff show genuine care for pupil wellbeing and provide effective support tailored to individual needs, particularly for those with additional requirements.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve broadly in line with national averages with high quality work produced in lessons
- Attendance has improved significantly and is now in line with national averages, with persistent absence decreasing
- Consistent behaviour routines create a calm, purposeful learning environment with rare low-level disruption
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils through tailored interventions
- Strong careers advice and guidance preparing pupils for ambitious next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment feedback is not yet embedded consistently across the curriculum to deepen pupil understanding
- Pupils' knowledge of fundamental British values and protected characteristics is less secure than other areas
- Pupils need to develop greater self-discipline and independence to thrive
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Status Racing, Robot Wars, performance society, debating society, school council, table tennis, careers fairs
Collingwood College is a secondary school in Camberley, Surrey that has achieved an 'Expected standard' rating across all areas of inspection. The school demonstrates strong leadership, effective teaching, and a commitment to supporting all pupils including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
17.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
64
Total classes
14 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
1,617 pupils
2,176 capacity
559 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Camberley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Camberley
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
12,562
Applications
12,278
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
95.3%
Secondary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.43209%
Overall absence
26.38271%
Persistent absence
1,573
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Collingwood College
Cordwalles Junior School
Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery
Crawley Ridge Junior School
Crawley Ridge Infant School
Lorraine Infant School & Nursery
Prior Heath Infant School
Bagshot Infant School
Connaught Junior School
Heather Ridge Infant School
Lyndhurst School
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