Uckfield College
| Uckfield College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Downsview Crescent , , TN22 3DJ | |
| Information | |
| Type | Community school |
| Motto | Love Learning for Life |
| Established | 15 October 1953[1] |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Department for Education URN | 114590 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Katharine Rabson Stark[2] |
| Principal | Sara Marshallsay |
| Staff | 198 (2020-2021) |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18, also adult education through ACRES |
| Enrolment | Approx. 1,614 (2023-2024)[3] |
| Colours | Navy blue and purple |
| Website | www |
Uckfield College (formerly Uckfield Community Technology College) is a community college situated in Uckfield, UK. It has approximately 1,614 students, including 312 in the sixth form college, according to their most recent Ofsted report.[4] 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),[5] 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[6] along with the school's name and colours.
Previous headteachers
Past Headteachers are: Harold Pearmain 1953 to 1974,[7] Malcolm Elliman 1974 to 1977, David Rebbitt 1977 to 1999,[8] Craig Pamphilon 1999 to 2008,[9] Hugh Hennebry 2008 to 2023[10] and Sara Marshallsay from 2023–present.[11]
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. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ "Governance - Uckfield College". www.uckfield.college. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Uckfield College Prospectus, 2015-2016
- ^ [email protected], Ofsted Communications Team (19 July 2024). "Ofsted reports for Uckfield College". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2 June 2024. 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 Archived 19 February 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- League Table (2007)
- GOV.UK: Establishment - Uckfield College
- Ungraded Ofsted Inspection - October 2022