Collingwood College
Academy converter secondary school in Camberley (Surrey).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Collingwood College is one of Surreys best performing secondary schools, consistently delivering excellent outcomes for students aged 11 to 18. We are committed to developing responsible, independent and happy young people who have a strong moral code and contribute to society both economically and socially.
Students have the self-belief to take a no-limits approach to their learning and be the best that they can be. In all aspects of College life they can be proud of who they are, develop a growth mindset and become well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future. We have high standards for ourselves, are open, honest and do what is right, not just what is easy.
We are forward-thinking and committed to continuous improvement, innovation and acting on curiosity. We work hard to overcome challenges, achieve, and exceed expectations. We celebrate successes and support everyone to reach their goals. Academic results are just part of the story – we strive for excellence in everything we do.
We believe that diversity of backgrounds, cultures and ideas strengthens our community – one in which everyone is treated with kindness, empathy and fairness. A wide range of courses and subjects delivered by outstanding teachers
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Debating
- Football
- Growth Mindset
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 136828
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Constituency
- Surrey Heath
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (24 current, 8 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.23 governors are linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Clair Saunders | Chief Financial OfficerTrust officer | since 2026 | |
| Mr Frederick Johannes Greeff Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sharon Ashe Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Christopher Richards Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Marck Withersea Miller Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Shaun Francis Garrett Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 |
| Mr Gary Mark Baker Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sharon Noreen Salmon Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Karen Jane Watling Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Sureya Stratton Vassallo Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Karen Jane Watling Confirmed same person | Accounting OfficerTrust officer | since 2023 | |
| Ms Fiona Ferguson Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr James Robert Mason Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Steven Christopher Payne Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Ms Edwina Jane Bridle Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 |
| Mr Mark Zymela Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2019 |
| Mrs Marian Raine Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2019 |
| Mr Shaun Francis Garrett Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Ms Marian Raine Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Zymela Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2008 · until 2028 |
| Ms Edwina Jane Bridle Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2007 · until 2030 |
| Mr Steven William Barker Confirmed same person | Chair of TrusteesTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2000 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Steven William Barker Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by GB/board | since 2000 |
| Mrs Emma Louise Raven Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher David Mould Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rebecca Laura Woods Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Robert Mead Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher Richards Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Christopher Draper Former | Chief Financial OfficerTrust officer | since 2019 · term ended 2026 | |
| Dr John William Richard Welch Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2017 · term ended 2025 |
| Dr Lara Syneve Rachel Silverstein Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Susan Mary Rutherford Confirmed same person | Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT)Governance professional | since 2008 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record