It is a real pleasure to welcome you to Collingwood College. We are a high-performing, inclusive, and forward-thinking community, committed to nurturing responsible, aspirational, independent, and well-rounded young people. At the heart of everything we do are our students - their development, wellbeing, and success are our top priorities.

We believe that by actively listening to our students and involving them in shaping their educational experience - alongside staff and governors - they become empowered contributors to our culture of continuous improvement.

At Collingwood, we offer a flexible and stimulating curriculum that supports academic excellence while promoting personal growth. Our students benefit from a wide range of leadership opportunities, enrichment programmes, and extra-curricular activities that inspire, challenge, and engage.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2022) recognised the College as ‘good’ overall, with ‘outstanding’ Leadership and Management for the third consecutive time. This reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and our ambition to be the first-choice college for families in our community.

Academic outcomes at both pre- and post-16 levels are consistently strong. In 2022, our ALPS progress score was an ‘Outstanding 3’ for both GCSE and A Level—placing us in the top 25% nationally. This success is a testament to the dedication of our students and the exceptional support provided by our teaching and pastoral teams.

There are countless reasons why I am proud to lead Collingwood College. I warmly invite you to visit us and experience first-hand the energy, ambition, and care that define our community.

Miss Karen Watling
Principal

“The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils study a broad range of academic and vocational subjects. They are well prepared for their future.”

Ofsted, 2022