Uckfield College
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.[2]
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Downsview Crescent , , TN22 3DJ | |
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Type | Community school |
Motto | Love Learning for Life |
Established | October 15, 1953[1] |
Local authority | East Sussex |
Department for Education URN | 114590 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Governors | Duncan Irvine |
Principal | Hugh Hennebry BSc NPQH |
Staff | 198 (2020-2021) |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 11 to 18, also adult education through ACRES . |
Enrolment | Approx. 1,720 (2015-2016)[2] |
Colour(s) | Navy blue and purple |
Website | http://www.uckfield.college/ |
The current principal is Hugh Hennebry, who joined the college in 2008. Past Headteachers are: Craig Pamphilon 1999 to 2008, David Rebbitt 1977 to 1999, Malcolm Elliman 1974 to 1977 and Harold Pearmain 1953 to 1974.
The school has educational links with New York City, Houston, Boston, Germany, Ghana, and India. In addition to these, each year students from the college take part in an exchange with students from Bismarckschule in Elmshorn, Germany.
The school runs a number of educational and cultural events, including an annual Model United Nations known as "MUNGA" (Model United Nations General Assembly),[3] international group trips, and local student drama and music performances.
Notable former pupils
- Rory Graham, better known as Rag'n'Bone Man
- Suzanne Dando, gymnast