Immanuel College is a mixed

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, England. It was officially opened in October 2001.

History

The school replaced the now demolished Eccleshill upper school on Harrogate Road, Eccleshill. Construction began in 2000 and was finally opened in 2001 by the Bishop of Bradford, David Smithmany parts of the school were still unfinished and it wasn't until 2003 that the school could be considered fully built. The school now has modern facilities such as modern computer suites in most departments, dining facilities and a large sports hall. Previously a

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administered by

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, in February 2016 Immanuel College was converted to academy status. However, the school continues to be under the guidance of the Diocese of Leeds, and coordinates with Bradford City Council for admissions.

Layout

School Data

Background Information *Total number of pupils (all ages) 1133 *Number of day pupils of compulsory school age 1090 *% of half days missed due to authorised absence 3.8% *% of half days missed due to unauthorised absence 37.2% School Data from (Data from 2005)

Notable alumni

Jake Passmore - Irish Olympic diver

References

External links

Immanuel College
{{authority control Schools in Bradford Educational institutions established in 2001 Secondary schools in the City of Bradford Church of England secondary schools in the Diocese of Leeds 2001 establishments in England Academies in the City of Bradford