Bexhill College

Bexhill College
Type Sixth form college
Principal Karen Hucker
Location Penland Road
Bexhill-on-sea
East Sussex
TN40 2JG
United Kingdom
Students

c.2000

students[1]
Gender Both
Ages 16–19
Website 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

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

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk/docs2/about/about_us.shtml
  2. ↑ 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 2018-08-17.
  3. ↑ Archives, The National. "The Discovery Service". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  4. 1 2 "Bexhill International 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  5. ↑ College, Bexhill. "Part Time and Evening Courses in Hastings, Battle, Eastbourne and Bexhill". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  6. ↑ "Comedian opens theatre in hometown". BBC News. 2013-12-15. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  7. ↑ College, Bexhill. "Enrichment & Advanced Extension: Bexhill College A Level Courses and BTEC courses in Hastings". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  8. ↑ "Godfrey Argent". 2006-06-19. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  9. ↑ "Jo Brand: 'I'd like to be a national disgrace'". The Independent. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  10. ↑ "Professor Gordon Hillman obituary". The Times. 2018-08-15. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "Macca's prodigal son: Why James McCartney is stepping into the". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  13. ↑ "Woman's Hour Power List, Woman's Hour - Stella McCartney - BBC Radio 4". BBC. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  14. ↑ Hayley., Okines, (2015). Hayley Okines - A Life to Celebrate. Cleis Press Start. ISBN 1632280493. OCLC 945038324.
  15. ↑ "Former Bexhill College student's top role in BBC's Doctor Who". Retrieved 2018-08-17.

Coordinates: 50°50′50″N 0°29′28″E / 50.84722°N 0.49111°E / 50.84722; 0.49111

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