King Edward VI College, Nuneaton
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| King Edward VI College | |
| Motto | Inspiring learning... developing futures |
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| Contact Information | Phone: 024 7632 8231 Fax: 024 7632 6686 |
| Established | 1552 |
| Type | Sixth Form College |
| Principal | Martin Ward |
| Location | King Edward Road Nuneaton, Warwickshire England |
| Students | ~1050 students |
| Ages | 16 to 19 |
| Website | [1] |
King Edward VI College is a sixth form college located in Nuneaton, England, in the Warwickshire area. Currently, it teaches subjects in preparation for AS and A-level Examinations, for students generally aged sixteen to eighteen.
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[edit] History
King Edward VI Grammar School came into being on May 11, 1552 as a grammar school, following the grant of a royal charter by King Edward VI. The school was originally a fee paying school, although the county council provided some scholarships, and became non-fee paying as a result of the education act of 1944. In 1974 the Grammar school closed and was re-established as King Edward VI College.
[edit] The Site
The oldest surviving school building located in the grounds of the St. Nicholas Church dates from 1595, was rebuilt in 1696 and was used as a school until 1880. In 1880 the Grammar school was relocated to the current site on King Edward Road, the other side of the church yard. The new building was built in a Tudor style by architect Clapton Rolfe. The college was frequently extended during the 20th century to accommodate growing numbers of students. The Arnold Building, a new building opposite the main college site, was constructed to house the history department and was completed in 1994. The history department was rehoused again in 2006 when a new building adjacent to the Arnold Building was constructed, the Arnold Building is now the home of the psychology department. Future college expansion to deal with an increasing student population is difficult as the original building is listed and the surrounding area is extremely close to Nuneaton's town centre.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Ken Loach, television and film director
[edit] References
- Veasey, E A (2002) Nuneaton: A History. Phillimore & Co Publishing, ISBN 13-978-1-86077-215-3
[edit] External links
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