Uckfield College
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Downsview Crescent , , TN22 3DJ | |
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Type | Community school |
Motto | Love Learning for Life |
Established | 15 October 1953 |
Local authority | East Sussex |
Department for Education URN | 114590 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Governors | Julie Laughton |
Principal | Sara Marshallsay |
Staff | 198 (2020-2021) |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 11 to 18, also adult education through ACRES |
Enrolment | Approx. 1,720 (2015-2016) |
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. As of September 2023, Sara Marshallsay is the Principal.
Inspections by Ofsted
The college's most recent full inspection by Ofsted was in 2024, with a judgement of Outstanding in every area.
School activities
The college runs a number of educational and cultural events, including an annual Model United Nations known as "MUNGA" (Model United Nations General Assembly), international group trips, and local student drama and music performances.
Logo
The college's current logo (introduced in 2018 as part of a rebrand) depicts a shield with a Martlet along with the school's name and colours.
Previous headteachers
Past Headteachers are: Harold Pearmain 1953 to 1974, Malcolm Elliman 1974 to 1977, David Rebbitt 1977 to 1999, Craig Pamphilon 1999 to 2008, Hugh Hennebry 2008 to 2023 and Sara Marshallsay from 2023-present.
Notable former pupils
- Rory Graham, better known as Rag'n'Bone Man
- Ed Tullett, also known as Lowswimmer, songwriter/producer
- Suzanne Dando, gymnast
References
- ^ "How UCTC has grown in 60 years". 16 October 2013.
- ^ "Governance - Uckfield College". www.uckfield.college. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ 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
- School website
- East Sussex County Council Schools
- League Table (2007)
- GOV.UK: Establishment - Uckfield College
- Ungraded Ofsted Inspection - October 2022