Uxbridge College
| Uxbridge College | |
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| Address | |
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Park Road , , UB8 1NQ England | |
| Coordinates | 51°32′58″N 0°28′09″W / 51.5495°N 0.4692°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Further Education |
| Motto | Achieve To Succeed |
| Established | 1965 – Uxbridge Technical College 2017 – constituent college of Harrow College & Uxbridge College |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Department for Education URN | 130446 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chairman of the Governors | Maud Tyler |
| Principal | Dr Darrell DeSouza |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 16 to no upper age limit |
| Enrolment | 7,900[1] |
| Website | http://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/ |
Uxbridge College is a large general further education college in the London Borough of Hillingdon.[2] It has two campuses, in Uxbridge and in Hayes. Since 2017 the college has been merged with Harrow College, although retains its individual identity; together Harrow College & Uxbridge College (HCUC) had over 7,900 learners as of 2019, the majority of which were on 16-19 study programmes and a majority based at the Uxbridge campus.[3]
History
The college dates back to the founding of Uxbridge Technical College on Park Road, Uxbridge in 1965. The campus in Hayes became part of the college in 1987, formerly the site of Townfield Secondary School. The following year, "Technical" was dropped from the college's name.[4]
Facilities
Uxbridge College has spent heavily on its buildings, facilities and IT systems, spending £38 million over the last 12 years. Facilities include the £5 million Mall and teaching centre completed in September 2006, the £6.3 million Technical Institute, its professional-level hair and beauty salons, and training kitchens.
On the Uxbridge campus the Mall offers conference and classroom facilities alongside a coffee and relaxation area. It also houses student and learning support services and includes private offices for confidential meetings.
The Hayes Community Campus offers purpose-built facilities including professional level hair and beauty salons, a theatre for dance and drama performances, a nursery and a multi-gym.
The London Borough of Hillingdon has refurbished Uxbridge Lido which is now incorporated into a brand new sport and leisure centre with a 50m indoor swimming pool adjacent to Uxbridge College and Hillingdon Athletics Stadium called the Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex.[5]
In 2010, Laraine Smith, principal of the college, was appointed an OBE for her services to further education.[6]
In 2011, Uxbridge College launched a new sports department which includes a brand new gymnasium, a £6 million sports hall, lounge area and two new 5-a-side football pitches with third generation turf and tarmac.[7]
Performance
In London, Uxbridge College came top in figures from the Learning and Skills Council beating the capital's 38 other further education providers.[citation needed]
Following a one-week visit in May, inspectors from the government's education inspection body have reported that the college is an 'Outstanding' college.
Educational and learning partnerships
- University of Greenwich
- Brunel University
- Kingston University
- Bucks New University
- University of West London
- University of Westminster
References
- ^ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50095453
- ^ https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/910349
- ^ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50095453
- ^ https://dera.ioe.ac.uk/3138/1/uxbridge_cyc1.pdf
- ^ "Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex". Archived from the original on 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
- ^ "Uxbridge College Principal Awarded OBE". Uxbridge Gazette. January 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ http://www.uxbridge.ac.uk/college-news-a-events/147-november-2010/179-launch-of-p6m-sports-hall-at-uxbridge-college.pdf?format=phocapdf
