Bexhill College
| Bexhill College | |
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| Address | |
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Penland Road Bexhill-on-sea , East Sussex , TN40 2JG United Kingdom | |
| Information | |
| Type | Sixth form college |
| Principal | Karen Hucker |
| Gender | Both |
| Age | 16 to 19 |
| Enrollment | c.2000 students[1] |
| Website | http://www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk |
Bexhill College is a sixth form college in the south-east of England. The college is based in Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex located on Penland road. As of 2015, the college was rated Good in its OFSTED report.[2]
History
Bexhill College is the direct successor of the County Schools for Boys and Girls, opened on 5 October 1926. In 1945 following the Education Act, the schools became Grammar Schools. The Boys' and Girls' County Grammar Schools merged on 26 September 1970 and became a sixth form college in 1977.[3]
General information
As of 2017, the college enrolls nearly 2000 students with the majority of the day students aged 16-19.[4] The college is located all on one site, with a wide range of facilities catering for the 80 plus courses available.
The College also runs an adult learning centre, offering recreational evening and daytime classes as well as a range of qualification courses.[5]
The College is co-located with post-16 students of Glyne Gap School. The Glyne Gap students have been given their own open-air space within the College grounds.
Facilities
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Bexhill College has a variety of facilities, all located on its 5.6-hectare site.
- Izzard Theatre was opened in December 2013 by Eddie Izzard.[6] It is a 200-seater space, with retractable seating. The theatre is used for multiple events such as shows performed by students to assemblies and political hustings.
- Sports facilities consist of a 3G all weather pitch, 2 dance studios, an indoor multisport hall, a climbing wall, 3 tennis courts, a large grass training area and a modern gym.
- Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
- Hair training salon
- Catering kitchen
- Recording studio
- Music and music technology suites
- Fully equipped TV studio / editing suite
- Drama Studio
- Refectory
- Science Laboratories
Current Student Life
Students who attend the College are from Bexhill and the surrounding areas of Rother, Hastings and Eastbourne. Full-time students study a wide range of courses including vocational, GCSEs and A Level qualifications.
Enrichment
The College’s enrichment programme gives students the opportunity to take part in extra-curricular activities throughout the year.[7]
The college also offers a sport academy programme, which means students represent their College in competitions or games, alongside their studies. The sports available are: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football (the academy is in association with Chelsea FC foundation), Golf, Netball, Performing arts, Rugby, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis and Volleyball.
There is also a Performing Arts Academy in which the students can develop their full potential in singing, dancing, acting and performing.
International Students
International students have a choice of accommodation, which include Bexhill College’s own student houses or living with a Host Family.[4]
Notable alumni
- Godfrey Argent, photographer[8]
- Jo Brand, comedian, writer and actress[9]
- Michael Cowpland, businessman[citation needed]
- Gordon Hillman, archaeologist[10]
- Mike Leadbitter, journalist[11]
- James McCartney, musician[12]
- Stella McCartney, fashion designer[13]
- Hayley Okines, activist[14]
- John Pitman, journalist
- Francis Robinson, historian
- Charity Wakefield, actress[15]
References
- ^ http://www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk/docs2/about/about_us.shtml
- ^ College, Bexhill. "Bexhill 6th Form College - A Levels, BTEC National Diplomas and International Baccalaureate, 6th Form for Students in Hastings, Eastbourne, Battle and Bexhill". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ Archives, The National. "The Discovery Service". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Bexhill International 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ College, Bexhill. "Part Time and Evening Courses in Hastings, Battle, Eastbourne and Bexhill". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Comedian opens theatre in hometown". BBC News. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ College, Bexhill. "Enrichment & Advanced Extension: Bexhill College A Level Courses and BTEC courses in Hastings". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Godfrey Argent". 19 June 2006. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Jo Brand: 'I'd like to be a national disgrace'". The Independent. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Professor Gordon Hillman obituary". The Times. 15 August 2018. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ Blues unlimited : essential interviews from the original blues magazine. Russell, Tony, 1946-, Camarigg, Mark,, Rowe, Mike,, Greensmith, Bill, 1949-. Urbana, Chicago, and Springfield: University of Illinois Press. 2015. ISBN 9780252097508. OCLC 922018263.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Macca's prodigal son: Why James McCartney is stepping into the". Evening Standard. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Woman's Hour Power List, Woman's Hour - Stella McCartney - BBC Radio 4". BBC. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ Hayley., Okines, (2015). Hayley Okines - A Life to Celebrate. Cleis Press Start. ISBN 1632280493. OCLC 945038324.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Former Bexhill College student's top role in BBC's Doctor Who". Retrieved 17 August 2018.