Collingwood College vs Rainham School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 91 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collingwood College
Camberley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,617 students
Rainham School for Girls
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,622 students
| Measure | Collingwood College Camberley, South East | Rainham School for Girls Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 679 | #380 of 679 |
| National rank | #1738 of 4,090 | #2253 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,617 | 1,622 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,617 | 1,622 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.4% | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | 31.9 |
| town | Camberley | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.collingwoodcollege.com | www.rainhamgirls-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Collingwood College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 44.5).
- •Rainham School for Girls is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 1,617.
- •Collingwood College is co-educational and Rainham School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Collingwood College better than Rainham School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Collingwood College ranks higher (54.5 vs 44.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Collingwood College and Rainham School for Girls?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Camberley and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Collingwood College: 1,617. Rainham School for Girls: 1,622. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Collingwood College and Rainham School for Girls rank in South East?
Collingwood College is 314th of 679 and Rainham School for Girls is 380th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).