We are proud to celebrate consistently strong academic outcomes that reflect the ambition, effort, and talent of our students. Our exam results are a testament to the high-quality teaching, personalised support, and aspirational culture that underpin learning across the College.

Each year, our students achieve results that are above national averages, with many exceeding their personal targets and progressing to high-quality destinations in further education, training, or employment. These outcomes demonstrate not only academic excellence but also the effectiveness of our curriculum and the strength of our pastoral and academic support systems.

We are particularly proud of the progress our students make during their time with us - an important measure of the value we add to each learner’s journey. Whether at GCSE or A-level, our results consistently place us among the top-performing schools in the region.

GCSE results 2024

Our 2024 GCSE results reflect not only academic excellence but also the determination, resilience, and ambition of our students, supported by high-quality teaching and a nurturing learning environment.

In 2024:

• 70% of all GCSE entries were awarded grades 9–4, with 21% achieving grades 9–7, and 11% securing the highest grades of 9–8.
• 65% of students achieved five or more 9–4 grades, and 61% did so including English and Maths.
• 42% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, a key benchmark for future academic and career pathways.

These results are a testament to the strength of our curriculum and the personalised support we provide to help every student reach their full potential.

STEM excellence

We are especially proud of our students’ exceptional performance in STEM subjects, which are central to our academic offer and vital for future careers in a rapidly evolving world.

• In Mathematics, 73% of students achieved a grade 4 or above, with 39 students securing a grade 9 or 8.
• In Further Maths, an advanced qualification taken by our most able mathematicians, 95% achieved grades 9–5, and 55% achieved grades 9–7.
• In Triple Science, every student achieved a grade 4 or above in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics—a 100% success rate.
• Across all Science entries, students achieved a strong spread of top grades, with three students earning grade 9s in all three Sciences and Maths—an extraordinary accomplishment.

Our commitment to STEM is further reflected in the breadth of our curriculum, which includes Computer Science, Engineering, and Design & Technology, all of which saw strong outcomes in 2024.

Early achievement

We also celebrate the success of students who completed qualifications early:

• Over 70% of Year 9 students achieved a qualification at grade 4 or above, with 25% achieving a top grade.

• In the Year 10 RS short course, students achieved a 96% pass rate, with nearly 60% securing grades 9–4.

These early successes reflect our flexible and ambitious curriculum, which allows students to progress at a pace that suits their individual strengths and aspirations.

Key performance measures 2024

Our 2024 results continued this strong trend, with excellent outcomes across a wide range of subjects. A detailed summary of last year’s performance, including headline figures and subject highlights, is provided below.

Progress
Progress 8 score This is the average progress grade for the cohort.  This means that Collingwood students made average progress across their eight qualifying subjects compared to other schools nationally with similar ability students. Students that attend well at Collingwood College make significant progress across their eight qualifying subjects, which is almost a grade above their target grade in these subjects.	0
Attainment
Percentage of students achieving a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and Maths	65%
Percentage of students achieving a strong pass (grade 5+) in English and Maths	44%
Attainment 8 score This is the average attainment grade across eight qualifying subjects for the cohort.  This means that, on average, Collingwood students gained 8 GCSEs at grade 5 and above.	5
Percentage of students entered for English Baccalaureate (EBacc)*	16%
English Baccalaureate Average Point Score	4.0
The percentage of pupils staying in education or going into employment after Key Stage 4	96%

* English Baccalaureate qualifying subjects are English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, History or Geography, Computer Science and Triple or Combined Science and a language.

The short video from the Department for Education below explains the Progress 8 performance measure.