ISI Reports

A supportive, intellectually serious environment where students are known as individuals and encouraged to think independently.

A broad and flexible GCSE and A Level curriculum, including an extensive range of modern languages

Highly personalised SEND provision with positive impact on attendance, engagement and academic progress.

A bespoke ‘Selfhood’ programme developing identity, moral awareness, financial literacy and readiness for adult life

A robust safeguarding culture aligned fully with statutory guidance, with students reporting that they feel safe and supported.

… pupils live up to the school’s aim of creating a secure, happy and active learning environment so that they leave Collingham as young adults, confident in their ability to deal with the challenges of the future. (ISI 2023)

Pupils are confident communicators and feel comfortable discussing their ideas in their small classes, where they feel there is less pressure upon them.

Pupils’ study skills are excellent.  They ask tenacious questions and make reasoned judgements, motivated to achieve their best, as part of their examination preparation.

Pupils from the GCSE department expressed the view that from the moment they arrive at the school, they grow in self-esteem and self-confidence, developing a real desire to achieve the very best of which they are capable.