Kings International College
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| Kings International College for Business and the Arts | |
| Motto | Enriching Lives Through Learning |
| Established | 2001 |
| Principal | Mr John Edwards |
| Specialism | Business and Enterprise College |
| Location | Watchetts Drive Camberley Surrey GU15 2PQ England |
| LEA | Surrey |
| Ofsted number | 132268 |
| Staff | 75 |
| Students | 1126 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
| Colours | Blue, White, Black |
| Website | http://kingsinternational.digitalbrain.com |
| Coordinates: 51°19′22″N 0°45′00″W / 51.32266°N 0.74990°W | |
Kings International College is a Secondary school in Camberley, Surrey near junction 4 of the M3 Motorway. The college has around 750 students, with 50 teaching staff and 25 associate staff. Opened in 2001 on the site of France Hill school, the college is a founder member of the 3E's federation of schools and has be designated specialist Business and Enterprise College status by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
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[edit] History
The site and buildings used by Kings International were previously occupied by France Hill School. However, in 2000, after local authority concern about falling pupil numbers, a £300,000 budget deficit and competition from Tomlinscote School in Frimley and Collingwood College, led to an appeal for private financing to save the school. This came from Kings' Manor, a private company from Guildford who renamed the school and gained some governance powers.[1][2] The school is now under the control of the 3E's company.
Some of the teachers that teach in that school today used to be students who studied in France Hill.
France Hill was opened in the late 1960s.
[edit] Curriculum
The school is one of few state schools to offer the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form. The college is also a member of SHAPE (the Surrey Heath Partnership for Education) which is working towards effective collaboration in the curriculum across all the secondary schools in the borough.
[edit] GCSE Results
In 2005, the school experienced its best ever GCSE results, with over 63% of students receiving 5 A*-C grades, these rose to a new high in 2006, with 66% of students gaining the national standard. The G.C.S.E results for Kings International
| Year | % 5+ A*-C inc maths and English |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 35% |
| 2006 | 43% |
| 2007 | 40% |
| 2008 | 38% |
The IB results are as follows (please note the national pass at diploma is around 80%)
| Year | Number of Pupils | % Diplomas achieved | Average Points achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23 | 21% | 20 |
| 2004 | 11 | 10% | 19 |
| 2005 | 12 | 25% | 20 |
| 2006 | 9 | 33% | 21 |
| 2007 | 12 | 25% | 17 |
| 2008 | 10% | 17 |
[edit] Projects
The school is regularly featured on local news channels for its pioneering projects, most recently for its involvement in a back pain project. In 2004 a selection of students constructed a life-size replica of a World War II panther tank made from wood, this was followed by a project in 2006 where a life size replica of an early aircraft was constructed.
One notable continuous project is the enrichment service that the school offers. Every Thursday during mid-period students get the chance to take part in activities which interest them. Whether it be: football, hairdressing, painting or just relaxing and listening to your favourite music there is something for everyone.
[edit] Facilities
The college buildings date from the late 1950's with the vast majority of classrooms located in one and two storey buildings around a central 'quad'.Significant refurbishment of some of the buildings was undertaken in 2001 including the addition of a cyber cafe. The site is quite large for the number of students and there are extensive playing fields. Sport is further catered for with a swimming pool, an AstroTurf and a newly regenerated sports hall complex on site.
There are data projectors in nearly all classrooms and interactive whiteboards in over 50% of the rooms.The college has large well equipped drama and dance studios. The site is heavily used by the local community in the evenings for a range of adult education classes. Camberley Athletics club and Camberley & Farnborough Hockey Club are both located on site and the college has very strong links to the neighbouring Rugby and Cricket clubs.
[edit] Catchment
Some of King's students come from Grove Primary School in Frimley and most come from Watchetts Junior School in Camberley since it is located 10 minutes away from Kings.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- [1] - Camberley & Farnborough Hockey Club
[edit] References
- ^ "Business partner sought for school". The Guardian. 2000-03-23. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2000/mar/23/schools.news1. Retrieved on 2009-01-08.
- ^ All change as term begins, BBC, 2001-09-05, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/business/2001/ppp/1449269.stm, retrieved on 2009-01-08
