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Academic Excellence in a Supportive Community

Visitors to Collingham Kensington frequently comment on the distinctive combination of friendliness and ambition that characterises our College. We believe this balance captures the essence of the Collingham Kensington experience: a community committed to achieving the highest academic standards within a caring, positive environment.

We are dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for every student. Our approach blends purposeful focus with genuine pastoral support, ensuring that all students are both challenged and encouraged throughout their studies.

Collingham Kensington welcomes a broad range of academic abilities, placing the emphasis firmly on individual progress and achievement. Our Year 9 and GCSE students form a close-knit community of around 50 pupils, all based at our Young Street campus. The setting, the atmosphere, and the exceptional quality of our teaching staff combine to create a truly unique learning environment.

To learn more about joining Collingham Kensington, please visit our Admissions Process page.

Personalised Pastoral Care

At Collingham Kensington, pastoral care is fundamental to the student experience. We encourage every pupil to speak openly, listen respectfully, and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. This ethos of personal growth is nurtured through the support of class tutors, Personal Tutors, and through our dedicated Pastoral Support Programme.

All students participate in our bespoke SELFHOOD curriculum, exploring themes such as citizenship, relationships, study skills, e-safety, and physical and emotional health. These sessions are designed to foster self-awareness, resilience, and a responsible approach to both academic and personal life.

Each student is assigned a Personal Tutor who monitors academic progress, provides pastoral guidance, and acts as a constant source of support. Personal Tutors maintain regular communication with subject teachers and work in close partnership with parents, ensuring a coordinated and holistic approach to every student’s development.

Discover more about how we support students beyond the classroom on our Pastoral Support page below.

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A Structured Environment for Success

Students in Years 9 and 10 are required to attend College from 9.15am to a minimum of 4.00pm daily. Year 11 students also attend from 9.15am to 4.00pm, with some extending their timetable until 5.00pm, depending on their subject choices within our Curriculum Overview.

Attendance is monitored at every lesson, and any absences or patterns of lateness are promptly communicated to parents. We expect students to adopt a mature, responsible attitude towards their independent study periods, supported by careful guidance from their tutors and Personal Tutor.

In instances where coursework is not reliably submitted, additional supervised study periods are incorporated into the timetable to ensure every student remains on track.

Academic and pastoral reports from both subject tutors and Personal Tutors are issued twice each term. Regular Parents’ Evenings offer valuable opportunities for further discussion, and parents are warmly encouraged to arrange meetings at any time to review their child’s progress.

For a comprehensive look at our academic structure, visit the Curriculum Overview page below.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

We believe that education extends beyond examination success. To inspire curiosity and engagement with the wider world, Collingham Kensington offers a rich and varied Enrichment Programme.

Our students enjoy a wide range of trips — from ski excursions and overseas travel to museum and gallery visits, London Zoo, and science exhibitions. Each experience is carefully selected to broaden horizons, foster intellectual and cultural engagement, and bring learning vividly to life.

Explore how we bring learning beyond the classroom through our School Trips and Visits programme below.

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To find out more about how Collingham Kensington supports academic excellence, personal development, and a love of learning at GCSE, contact our Admissions Team today.

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GCSE Courses

GCSE Retakes

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