Collins supplied the entertainment industry with children for every major production in the West End, TV and Theatre.

Collins discovered Jack Wild playing football and decided that he was a child with potential, and persuaded his family to let him attend the full-time school.

[6] Barbara Speake was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2007 New Year Honours, for services to drama in London.

[8] The decline from a Satisfactory rating began with an emergency inspection on 4 July 2014 which found that the welfare, health and safety of pupils was at risk following the installation of CCTV without appropriate changing facilities being provided.

[9] Over the years, Collins had an eye for talent, and with Speake, the school has helped to develop some notable performers in the entertainment industry, including: