Pattison College is a non-selective

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in the east of

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. Pattison College provides education for children aged 3 to 16 of all abilities. The school was established as a Christian foundation in 1949 as a school for students interested in pursuing theatre as a career. While its emphasis has changed since its founding, the college still offers
three-year vocational course
in music theatre for students aged 16 to 19. The school passed

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inspection in November 2004 and January 2005 (Early Years). It passed ISI inspection in March 2023, focusing on the college's compliance with standards. In 2019, the college was acquired by the company Chatsworth Schools. In 2023, the school announced it would expand its campus after increased enrollment.

Notable former pupils

* Richard Armitage, actor * Sara Blizzard, weather presenter

References

External links

ISI entry
* {{authority control Private schools in Coventry * Educational institutions established in 1949 1949 establishments in England