Bexhill College

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Bexhill College
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Address
Bexhill College
Penland Road

Bexhill-on-Sea
,
East Sussex
,
TN40 2JG

England
Information
TypeSixth form college
Establishedc1997
Department for Education URN 130670 Tables
Ofsted Reports
PrincipalKaren Hucker
Age16to 19
Enrolmentc2500 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. [2] The college is rated Outstanding as of its latest Ofsted report, which took place in 2024. [3]

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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. [4] The college was initially located on Turkey Road in Sidley, but relocated officially to Penland Road in late c2006. [5]

General information

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]

Prior to 2025 the college had co-located with post-16 students of Glyne Gap School, and the Glyne Gap students had been given their own open-air space within the college grounds.[ citation needed ]

Facilities

Bexhill College has a variety of facilities, all located on its 5.6-hectare site.

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 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

International students have a choice of accommodation, which include Bexhill College’s own student houses or living with a Host Family. [6]

Adult education

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.

Notable alumni

References

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  2. College, Bexhill. "About Bexhill College - Bexhill 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  3. "Bexhill College - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. Archives, The National. "The Discovery Service". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  5. Sussex Express College move article
  6. 1 2 "Bexhill 6th Form International Home - Bexhill 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  7. College, Bexhill. "Bexhill College Adult Education". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  8. "Comedian opens theatre in hometown". BBC News. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
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  10. "About Us - Bexhill 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk/theatre. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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  12. "Second wave of T-level providers revealed". Tes. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  13. College, Bexhill. "Enrichment - Bexhill 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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