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Bexhill College
Address
Map
Penland Road

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

England
Information
TypeSixth form college
Establishedc1997
Department for Education URN130670 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalKaren Hucker
Age16 to 19
Enrolmentc2500 students[1]
Websitehttp://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]

History

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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

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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.

Facilities

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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.[8] It is a 200-seater space, with retractable seating.[9] The theatre is used for multiple events such as shows performed by students to assemblies and political hustings. The theatre block includes a hair salon, drama studio, recording studio and catering kitchen.[10]
  • 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.[11]
  • Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
  • Refectory
  • Science Laboratories

Current student life

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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

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

Adult education

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "About Bexhill College - Bexhill 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  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. ^ a b "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.
  9. ^ "Hire Our Facilities - Bexhill 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  10. ^ "About Us - Bexhill 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk/theatre. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Sports Facilities Hire - Bexhill 6th Form College". www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  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.
  14. ^ "Godfrey Argent". 19 June 2006. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  15. ^ "Jo Brand: 'I'd like to be a national disgrace'". The Independent. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  16. ^ "Professor Gordon Hillman obituary". The Times. 15 August 2018. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  17. ^ 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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  18. ^ "Macca's prodigal son: Why James McCartney is stepping into the". Evening Standard. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  19. ^ "Woman's Hour Power List, Woman's Hour - Stella McCartney - BBC Radio 4". BBC. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  20. ^ Hayley., Okines (2015). Hayley Okines - A Life to Celebrate. Cleis Press Start. ISBN 978-1632280497. OCLC 945038324.
  21. ^ "Former Bexhill College student's top role in BBC's Doctor Who". Retrieved 17 August 2018.
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