Cirencester College is a sixth form college based in the town of
Cirencester
Cirencester (, ; see below for more variations) is a market town in Gloucestershire, England, west of London. Cirencester lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the River Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswolds. It is the home of ...
in the South Cotswolds. It is a specialist sixth form provider serving communities in Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Cirencester College offers a wide choice of qualifications including A-levels, the new T-levels In addition to vocational training, the college has a good track-record of sending students on to higher education at a range of universities, apprenticeships and straight into employment.
The principal is Jim Grant, a long-time servant of the college and published archaeologist.
History
Established as a Tertiary College in 1991, Cirencester College gained its Sixth Form status in November 2011, one of only three designated colleges in the South West. Cirencester College was awarded ‘Good' status in all six categories by
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is a non-ministerial department of His Majesty's government, reporting to Parliament. Ofsted is responsible for inspecting a range of educational institutions, incl ...
in 2018, as well as
Beacon status in 2004.
Campus
The main campus is located half a mile from Cirencester town centre. In the last few years the College has undertaken a substantial building programme with a Sports Hall, multi classroom complex, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) building, and an Animal Centre which opened in September 2019.
The Gloucestershire Digital Skills Centre opens in April 2022, funded by GFirst, Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership from the Government’s ‘Getting Building Fund’ programme. The Digital Skills Centre meets the needs of two of the fastest growing skill sectors in the UK by equipping students with the most up-to-date resources, equipment and skills needed to enter careers in both of those sectors.
Construction has also started on a new T-level Building which is due to open in late Autumn 2022 which will contain specialist rooms and equipment for the new T-level qualifications.
The college is the site of the 275-seater Sundial Theatre, which is used for both college events and drama classes as well as external performances from bands, theatre companies, comedians, and professional speakers.
[://www.sundial-theatre.co.uk/]
Notable alumni
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Ellie Harrison - Journalist, and presenter of the BBC's ''CountryFile''.
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Pete Reed
Peter K. Reed OBE (born 27 July 1981) is a retired British Olympic rower. Reed is a three-times Olympic gold medallist – earning gold in the Men's coxless four at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, and then a gold medal in the Men's eight at the 2 ...
- Three-time Olympic gold medallist rower.
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Phoebe Paterson Pine - British paralympian and archer.
References
External links
Cirencester College WebsiteSundial Theatre Website
Cirencester
Further education colleges in Gloucestershire
Educational institutions established in 1991
Learning and Skills Beacons
1991 establishments in England
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