Collingham College

The school aims to empower students to discover their strengths, set purposeful goals, and realize their potential with confidence. It maintains a commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, and the development of responsibility within a structured, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

The school offers a curriculum spanning Year 9, GCSE, and A Level, including one-year and retake programmes. Class sizes are capped at nine students to facilitate individual attention. The academic offering includes a wide range of subjects such as Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Modern Languages, Creative Arts, and Computer Science, with the possibility of arranging bespoke tuition for specific student goals. Online and hybrid learning options are also available.

On average, 85% of students secure places at their first-choice universities. Graduates frequently progress to top-tier UK institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, King’s College, and Durham, as well as universities in the US, Canada, and Italy.

Collingham provides a personal tutor system and dedicated pastoral care to support student wellbeing. The school offers specific support for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Additionally, students have access to study skills coaching and bespoke academic mentoring.

Collingham accepts applications for Year 9 and GCSE on a rolling basis, with entry points available in September or mid-year depending on availability. The admissions process involves an enquiry followed by a consultation and interview with the Principal or Vice Principal. International applicants may conduct their interviews via video call.

The school operates on a three-term structure. The 2026–2027 academic year includes an Autumn Term (September to December), a Spring Term (January to March), and a Summer Term (April to June), with scheduled half-term breaks in October and February.

The school operates across two historic London sites in Kensington. The Sixth Form campus at 23 Collingham Gardens is housed in an Arts and Crafts townhouse, while the GCSE and Year 9 department is located at 16 Young Street, the former home of William Makepeace Thackeray. Facilities include science laboratories, art studios, classrooms, and study rooms, all situated near major cultural institutions and transport links.

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including excursions and various clubs. Students have access to cultural resources in London, such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Theatre, and Shakespeare’s Globe. Physical and mental wellbeing is supported through games and physical education, and students are encouraged to pursue individual interests alongside their academic studies.