Honiton Community College
| Honiton Community College | |
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| Address | |
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School Lane , | |
| Coordinates | 50°48′06″N 3°11′27″W / 50.8016°N 3.19081°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Success for all |
| Established | 1938 |
| Department for Education URN | 136912 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Gill Donne-Davis |
| Principal | Glenn Smith |
| Staff | 124 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 735 |
| Colour(s) | Blue and yellow |
| Website | http://www.honitoncollege.devon.sch.uk |
Honiton Community College is a comprehensive academy school located in Honiton, Devon, England. It was originally established as Honiton Secondary School in 1938, and converted to an academy in 2011.[1] The school educates around 735 students, of whom 95 are in age 16-19 study programmes,[2] and employs 124 staff.[3] The current principal is Glenn Smith, who took up the post in September 2009 following the retirement of predecessor Norman Tyson.[4]
The school held 'specialist' status in science from 2005 until the specialist schools programme ended in 2010.
Reputation and external recognition
As of the latest inspection on 17 March 2016, the school is considered to have an overall effectiveness of 'good' by Ofsted.[5][6]
Campus and buildings
Parts of the College's physical estate date back to its founding in the late 1930s, and the school has faced a legacy of poor construction for much of its history. In 1993, former Principal Norman Tyson described it as 'hut city', and the college was then believed to have had the highest number of temporary classrooms in Devon.[7]
Recent capital investment of ~£5 million between 2011-2017) has significantly improved the school's infrastructure and facilities, with the introduction of a number of purpose-built facilities, including an AV suite, dance studio, gym, sports hall, and sixth form common area.
Student activities
In September 2010, the school launched a student-led local radio station as 'Radio HCC' on 87.7FM.[8] Students at the school also maintain a YouTube channel.[9]
Principals
- Glenn Smith (2009–present)
- Norman Tyson (1993-2009)
- Derek Yates ( - 1993)
Notable former students
- Douglas Fordyce — acrobatic gymnast
- Aaron Jarvis — international rugby union player
- David Lye — English cricketer
- Maurice Setters — English football player and manager
- Wayne Skivington: Cirque du Soleil performer[10]
- Kirstie Tancock: Organ donation campaigner[11]
- Charlie Wright: Rugby Football Union player[12]
References
- ^ "Honiton Community College, Honiton | The Good Schools Guide". The Good Schools Guide. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
- ^ enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk, Ofsted Communications Team. (2010-11-05). "Find an inspection report". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
- ^ "The Ledger interview: Matt Burrell, Honiton Community College". Tes. 2017-08-09. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
- ^ "Norman Tyson: The man who brought investment to Honiton college". Midweek Herald. Retrieved 2017-10-11.
- ^ enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk, Ofsted Communications Team. (2010-11-05). "Find an inspection report". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
- ^ "Honiton Community College - GOV.UK - Find and compare schools in England". Find and compare schools in England. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ "Norman Tyson: The man who brought investment to Honiton college". Midweek Herald. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
- ^ "Radio Station". Honiton Community College. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
- ^ "honitonCCTV". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
- ^ "Single dad performs gymnastic stunts with his son, three". Mail Online. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
- ^ "'Amazing' transplant campaigner dies". BBC News. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
- ^ "RFU - England". RFU. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
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