Uckfield College
Uckfield College (Formerly Uckfield Community Technology College) is a community college situated in Uckfield, UK. It has approximately 1,720 students, including 370 in the sixth form college.[2]
| Uckfield College | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Downsview Crescent , , TN22 3DJ | |
| Information | |
| Type | Community school |
| Motto | Love Learning for Life |
| Established | October 15, 1953[1] |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Department for Education URN | 114590 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Andrew Crabb |
| Principal | Hugh Hennebry BSc NPQH |
| Staff | 198 (2013-2014) |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18, also adult education through ACRES. |
| Enrolment | Approx. 1,720 (2015-2016)[2] |
| Colour(s) | Navy blue |
| Website | http://www.uckfield.college/ |
The current principal is Hugh Hennebry, who replaced Craig Pamphilon at the beginning of September 2008.[3]
The school has educational links with New York City, Houston, Boston, Germany, Ghana, and India. In addition to these, each year students from the college take part in an exchange with students from Bismarckschule in Elmshorn, Germany.
The school runs a number of educational and cultural events, including an annual Model United Nations known as "MUNGA" (Model United Nations General Assembly),[4] international group trips, and local student drama and music performances.
Notable former pupils
- Rory Graham, better known as Rag'n'Bone Man
- Suzanne Dando, gymnast
Ofsted
References
- http://uckfieldnews.com/how-uctc-has-grown-in-60-years/
- Uckfield Community Technology College Prospectus, 2015-2016
- News article discussing the replacement of school principal Craig Pamphilon with Hugh Hennebry
- https://www.uckfield.college/node/283