Collingham

Description

Collingham College, situated at 23 Collingham Gardens, London, SW5 0HL, is a co-educational day school offering secondary and post-16 education to students aged 14-20. The college boasts a non-selective intake yet achieves selective-school-level results, with a particularly strong focus on academic performance and lambda (value added) exceeding the expected standard. The curriculum includes two-hour-long lessons, ensuring a more focused atmosphere, and all classes are mixed ability. Collingham College is noted for its strong art program, with several students having won the top prize in the Royal College of Art Young Artist competition. The college also offers tuition for students applying to Oxford and Cambridge universities, as well as assistance in applying to American universities, including preparation for SATs.

The college prides itself on its bespoke education in a beautiful location, while also emphasizing academic standards, personal integrity, and the development of responsibility. Collingham College maintains a No Boarding philosophy and supports students with mild learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. The school does not have open days; instead, it invites students and their families in for personalized meetings to understand their needs and ensure suitability for the student. The school's reputation has seen families choose Collingham for a variety of reasons including support for those struggling, those facing bullying, or with special needs, as well as for highly gifted students involved in sport or the arts at a high level. The current head is James Allder, and the school is managed by Kensington & Chelsea local authority.