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Collingwood School

A place to nurture, challenge and inspire

Day fees
£10,671 – £14,508
Entry
Observation + Non SelectiveSelective
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Vanessa Wood
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
112
55 girls, 64 boys
Location
Wallington, Sutton
Suburban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 11
Religious ethos
Multi-faith
Founded
1929
Entry points
3+, 4+, 5+, 6+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+
Wraparound care
Available
Scholarships
All-rounder, Academic
Overview

About Collingwood School

Collingwood School is a co-educational day prep school in Wallington, Surrey, welcoming children from Nursery age 3 through to Year 6. The school offers a warm family feel with small class sizes and a strong community ethos. Pupils are supported to grow with confidence and curiosity, with a curriculum that includes PSHE and Citizenship, leadership opportunities, and preparation for senior schools. The school is non-selective academically but requires basic academic standards for entry to ensure full integration into the curriculum. Specialist support is available for pupils with special educational needs.

Our take

Independent co-ed prep school in Sutton for ages 3–11. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.

Best for
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
  • Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
Watch-outs
  • Fees sit at the top of the London market. Factor in extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition) before committing.
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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Application timeline

  1. TBC
    Open dayTo be confirmed
    By appointment
    Nursery Individual Tours

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Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

£10,671 – £14,508per year · Day · 2026-27
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Distinctive features

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warm and welcoming environment

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integrated nursery and prep school

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focus on values-based education

Activities & co-curricular

sport

SportSports DaySports teams

music

Year 3 Strings programmeMusic ConcertRecorder and Ukulele classesChoirIndividual Music LessonsMusic

drama

Drama ClubDrama

academic club

Gifted and Talented supportGifted and Talented Pupils

other

Design and TechnologyArtThe Collingwood Way AwardWraparound Care

Facilities

sports

Sports facilities

arts

Art Studios (former residence and studio of Frank Dadd)

Latest exam results

Outcomes
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Where leavers go

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Inspection

ISI inspection, 30 Jan 2024

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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 16 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 19 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer13 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

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Where pupils go 2024 · 9 offers

Dunottar School
1 offer
Carshalton High School for Girls
1 offer
Kingswood House
1 offer
Sutton Grammar
1 offer
Wallington County Grammar
1 offer
Wallington High School for Girls
1 offer
Warlingham School
1 offer
Wilson's Grammar School
1 offer

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Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Collingwood School best for?+

Collingwood School suits: Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–11; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school; Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.

How much are the fees at Collingwood School?+

Day fees at Collingwood School are £3,557 to £4,836 a term in 2026-27 (£10,671 to £14,508 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at Collingwood School?+

No dates are listed yet. Save Collingwood School and we'll email you when booking opens.

How does admissions work?+

Collingwood School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.

Does Collingwood School support SEND?+

We don't hold SEND details for Collingwood School. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.

What ages does Collingwood School take?+

Collingwood School takes pupils from age 3 to 11.

Is Collingwood School a day or boarding school?+

Collingwood School is a day school.

Is Collingwood School co-educational or single-sex?+

Collingwood School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Collingwood School?+

Collingwood School is in Sutton, SM6 0BD.

How do I contact admissions at Collingwood School?+

Contact Collingwood School by email at schooloffice@collingwoodschool.org.uk or phone on 02086474607.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.