Bexhill College | |
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Address | |
Penland Road Bexhill-on-Sea , East Sussex , TN40 2JG England | |
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Type | Sixth form college |
Established | c1997 |
Department for Education URN | 130670 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Principal | Karen Hucker |
Age | 16to 19 |
Enrolment | c2500 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 and is located on Penland Road, north-east of the town centre. The college has maintained an Ofsted rating of Good in its Ofsted report since 2010, with its most recent being in 2019. [2] [3]
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. [4] The college was initially located on Turkey Road in Sidley, but relocated officially to Penland Road in late c2006. [5]
As of 2018, the college enrolls nearly 2000 students with the majority of the day students aged 16–19. [6] The main college buildings are 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. [7]
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.
Bexhill College has a variety of facilities, all located on its 5.6-hectare site.
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 ones, GCSEs and A-Level qualifications. The college began to offer T-Levels in 2021. [12]
Enrichment
The college’s enrichment programme gives students the opportunity to take part in extra-curricular activities throughout the year. [13]
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 have a choice of accommodation, which include Bexhill College’s own student houses or living with a Host Family. [6]
Despite being primarily for 16-19 year olds, Bexhill College offers adult education classes. These are run through the day and as evening classes. The college offers professional qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, as well as a wide range of GCSEs and other recreational courses.
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