Godalming College
| Type | Sixth form college |
|---|---|
| President | Lloyd Mattingley |
| Headteacher | Mr David Adelman |
| Location | Tuesley Lane Godalming Surrey GU7 1RS  England Coordinates: 51°10′36″N 0°36′59″W / 51.17678°N 0.61629°W |
| Local authority | Surrey |
| DfE URN | 130828 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 16+ |
| Website | www.godalming.ac.uk |
Godalming College is a state sixth form college, situated in Godalming, four miles from Guildford, Surrey, England. The college has been consistently oversubscribed in recent years.[1] It is the successor to Godalming Grammar School, a state grammar school. The 2005 Ofsted report said: Leadership and management is outstanding.[2] The principal is David Adelman BA.
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Academic standings [edit]
In 2010, Godalming College had a 98.7 percent pass rate[3] and 61.5 percent of exam entrants attained grades within the A* to B boundary.[3] In the same year, 100 percent pass rates were achieved in 29 of the A level (or equivalent) subjects taught at Godalming College.[3]
In 2006 the college achieved a 98.5% pass rate compared with the national pass rate of 96.6%. Of more than 2000 subject entries, over 1000 were at the top A and B grades and over 1500 at grades A to C. In 33 of the A level subjects offered by the College a 100% pass rate was achieved.
New buildings [edit]
In 2000, the newly completed building achieved the Best New Building Award in the Godalming Trust Civic Design Awards.[4] Since then, three new blocks have been built, including a library block, sports hall and a performing arts building.
Christian Union [edit]
A Christian Union has been run at Godalming College since its transformation from Godalming Grammar School to a Sixth Form College. Over the years they have caught the attention of local media. In 2006 they hosted talks surrounding the similarities and differences of Islam and Christianity[5] and again in 2010.
Notable alumni [edit]
- Ingrid Lacey, actress (Drop the Dead Donkey)
- Stephanie Merritt, novellist and critic
- Ben Elton, comedian and writer.[6]
- Rikki Clarke,[7] cricketer
- Simon Shaw,[8] rugby player
- Rachel Hurd-Wood,[9] actress
- Annabelle Apsion, actress (Shameless)
- Alexandra Evans, winner of Britains Next Top Model Cycle 4
- Rufus Hound, comedian and television presenter
- Andy Salmon, Commandant General Royal Marines [10]
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2079013_college_application_queues_led_to_riot
- ^ "Adult Learning Inspectorate - Godalming College" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ a b c http://www.godalming.ac.uk/achievements/examination_results
- ^ Surrey Advertiser
- ^ "A question of faith". http://www.getsurrey.co.uk. Surrey Advertiser. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ Godalming alumni
- ^ "Rikki Clarke".
- ^ "Simon Shaw Profile". Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ Harvey, Hettie (21 August 2009). "Rachel Hurd-Wood: a modern gothic starlet". ES Magazine.
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