Uckfield College
50°58′27″N 0°06′09″E / 50.9743°N 0.1024°E
| Uckfield College | |
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| Address | |
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Downsview Crescent , , TN22 3DJ | |
| Information | |
| Type | Community school |
| Motto | Love Learning for Life |
| Established | 15 October 1953[1] |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Department for Education URN | 114590 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Julie Laughton[2] |
| Principal | Sara Marshallsay |
| Staff | 198 (2020-2021) |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18, also adult education through ACRES |
| Enrolment | Approx. 1,720 (2015-2016)[3] |
| Colour(s) | Navy blue and purple |
| Website | www |
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.[3] As of September 2023, Sara Marshallsay is the Principal.
Inspections by Ofsted
[edit]The college's most recent full inspection by Ofsted was in 2024, with a judgement of Outstanding in every area.
School activities
[edit]The college 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.
Logo
[edit]The college's current logo (introduced in 2018 as part of a rebrand) depicts a shield with a Martlet[5] along with the school's name and colours.
Previous headteachers
[edit]Past Headteachers are: Harold Pearmain 1953 to 1974,[6] Malcolm Elliman 1974 to 1977[citation needed], David Rebbitt 1977 to 1999,[7] Craig Pamphilon 1999 to 2008,[8] Hugh Hennebry 2008 to 2023[9] and Sara Marshallsay from 2023-present.[10]
Notable former pupils
[edit]- Rory Graham, better known as Rag'n'Bone Man
- Ed Tullett, also known as Lowswimmer, songwriter/producer
- Suzanne Dando, gymnast
References
[edit]- ^ "How UCTC has grown in 60 years". 16 October 2013.
- ^ "Governance - Uckfield College". www.uckfield.college. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ a b Uckfield College Prospectus, 2015-2016
- ^ "Mock United Nations General Assembly 2018 | Uckfield College". Archived from the original on 20 November 2018.
- ^ "College Vision and Values - Uckfield College". www.uckfield.college. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "A Secondary School for Uckfield – 1952-1960 by Howard Gilbert, from Hindsight 15". www.bridgecottageuckfield.co.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Chainstore vouchers tighten big business grip on schools". www.independent.co.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Head saves teacher from falling tree". www.theargus.co.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Hugh Hennebry Principal - Uckfield Community Technology College" (PDF). democracy.eastsussex.gov.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Principal's Welcome - Uckfield College". www.uckfield.college. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- School website
- East Sussex County Council Schools
- League Table (2007)
- GOV.UK: Establishment - Uckfield College
- Ungraded Ofsted Inspection - October 2022
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