Swanmore College of Technology
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| Motto | Supporting Each Other to Succeed |
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| Established | 1961 |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Headteacher | Mr. Kyle Jonathan |
| Location | New Road Swanmore Hampshire SO32 2RB England Coordinates: 50°56′25″N 1°11′24″W / 50.94028°N 1.19007°W |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| DfE URN | 116424 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1,327 [1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Houses | Whittle, Hawking, Attenborough, MacArthur |
| Colours | Blue & Black |
| Website | www.swanmorecollege.co.uk |
Swanmore College - Centre of Excellence is a secondary school its 1,300 pupils are drawn from villages and towns from across the area. The college has specialist status in technology and has also achieved Sports-mark, Investors in People and Enhanced Healthy School awards.[2]
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History [edit]
A secondary school was first built in Swanmore in 1961, becoming a comprehensive school in 1971.[3] During the early 2000s Swanmore School was renamed Swanmore College of Technology after receiving specialist status in technology. In September 2012, the new headmaster Mr K. Jonathan brought a new name to the college, Swanmore College - Centre of Excellence. .[4] Notable alumni of the school include actress/TV presenter Amanda Holden
Facilities [edit]
Purpose-built, top-of-the-range sports hall, playing fields and facilities which are well used by the pupils and wider community. A new community area with designated entrance to encourage the school to be a part of community life has recently been built.[5]
Status [edit]
As of January 2013, Swanmore College no longer has Technology College status. The name now used is 'Swanmore College'.
References [edit]
- ^ OFSTED Report, June 2008
- ^ Corbett, Angela (2008), "Ofsted Inspection Report", Ofsted, retrieved 2010-03-20
- ^ A History of Swanmore
- ^ Kennedy, Clare (2008), "Parents’ fears for Swanmore College of Technology", The Southern Daily Echo, retrieved 2010-03-20
- ^ Swanmore College Community
