Rosedale College is a mixed

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and

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located in the Hayes area of the

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, England. The school was first established as Hayes County Grammar School and then became Hayes Manor School before being renamed Rosedale College. The school converted to academy status on 1 August 2011 as a partnership with Hewens College. Previously Rosedale College was a

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administered by Hillingdon London Borough Council. The school continues to coordinate with Hillingdon London Borough Council for admissions. Rosedale College specialises in technology and applied learning, and has additional resources for the specialisms including a dedicated building where technology, IT, science and mathematics are taught. Other facilities at the school include a floodlit synthetic pitch and a separate sixth form centre.

Notable former pupils

Greg Dyke Gregory Dyke (born 20 May 1947) is a British media executive, football administrator, journalist and broadcaster. Since the 1960s, Dyke has had a long career in the UK in print and then broadcast journalism. He is credited with introducing " t ...

, media executive and chair of

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, attended Hayes Grammar School *

Tony Lee Tony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright, and novelist. Early life Born in 1970, Tony Lee attended Hayes Manor School, now Rosedale College. Career A #1 ''New York Times'' bestselling writer, Lee has written for ...

, New York Times #1 Bestseller author and graphic novelist, attended Hayes Manor between 1981 and 1987

Notable former staff

Chris Corcoran Chris 'Korkey' Corcoran (born 10 April 1972) is a British comedian and broadcaster from Wales. Before becoming a comedian, he taught history at Barry Comprehensive School and was the head of history at Hayes Manor School, now Rosedale College ...

, comedian and broadcaster

References

External links

Rosedale College official website
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