Uxbridge College

Uxbridge College is a large general further education college in the London Borough of Hillingdon.[2] It has two campuses, in Uxbridge and in Hayes. Since 2017 the college has been merged with Harrow College, although retains its individual identity; together Harrow College & Uxbridge College (HCUC) had over 7,900 learners as of 2019, the majority of which were on 16-19 study programmes and a majority based at the Uxbridge campus.[3]

Uxbridge College
Address
Park Road

Uxbridge
,
Greater London
,
UB8 1NQ

England
Coordinates51°32′58″N 0°28′09″W
Information
TypeFurther Education
MottoAchieve To Succeed
Established1965 – Uxbridge Technical College
2017 – constituent college of Harrow College & Uxbridge College
Local authorityHillingdon
Department for Education URN130446 Tables
OfstedReports
Chairman of the GovernorsMaud Tyler
PrincipalDr Darrell DeSouza
GenderMixed
Age16 to no upper age limit
Enrolment7,900[1]
Websitehttp://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/

History

The college dates back to the founding of Uxbridge Technical College on Park Road, Uxbridge in 1965. The campus in Hayes became part of the college in 1987, formerly the site of Townfield Secondary School. The following year, "Technical" was dropped from the college's name.[4]

Facilities
The Hayes Community Campus building off Coldharbour Lane, Hayes

Uxbridge College has spent heavily on its buildings, facilities and IT systems, spending £38 million over the last 12 years. Facilities include the £5 million Mall and teaching centre completed in September 2006, the £6.3 million Technical Institute, its professional-level hair and beauty salons, and training kitchens.

On the Uxbridge campus the Mall offers conference and classroom facilities alongside a coffee and relaxation area. It also houses student and learning support services and includes private offices for confidential meetings.

The Hayes Community Campus offers purpose-built facilities including professional level hair and beauty salons, a theatre for dance and drama performances, a nursery and a multi-gym.

The London Borough of Hillingdon has refurbished Uxbridge Lido which is now incorporated into a brand new sport and leisure centre with a 50m indoor swimming pool adjacent to Uxbridge College and Hillingdon Athletics Stadium called the Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex.[5]

In 2010, Laraine Smith, principal of the college, was appointed an OBE for her services to further education.[6]

In 2011, Uxbridge College launched a new sports department which includes a brand new gymnasium, a £6 million sports hall, lounge area and two new 5-a-side football pitches with third generation turf and tarmac.[7]

Performance

In London, Uxbridge College came top in figures from the Learning and Skills Council beating the capital's 38 other further education providers.

Following a one-week visit in May, inspectors from the government's education inspection body have reported that the college is an 'Outstanding' college.

Educational and learning partnerships

References
  1. https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50095453
  2. https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/910349
  3. https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50095453
  4. https://dera.ioe.ac.uk/3138/1/uxbridge_cyc1.pdf
  5. "Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex". Archived from the original on 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  6. "Uxbridge College Principal Awarded OBE". Uxbridge Gazette. January 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  7. http://www.uxbridge.ac.uk/college-news-a-events/147-november-2010/179-launch-of-p6m-sports-hall-at-uxbridge-college.pdf?format=phocapdf
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