South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) is a large

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institution operating four colleges in south-west London: South Thames College, Kingston College, Merton College, and Carshalton College. The four main campuses are in Wandsworth, Kingston upon Thames, Morden and Carshalton.

History

It was formed in 2017 following the merger between South Thames College and Merton College with Kingston College and Carshalton College.

South Thames College

South Thames College was founded in 1895. South Thames College is the largest provider of post-16 study and training in the

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Carshalton College

Carshalton College opened as Carshalton Technical Institute in 1954. In 2012 it entered into a federation with Kingston College.

Merton College

Merton College has existed since around 1890. A new building was erected in 1971 with additional blocks in later years. It formerly occupied a site on Central Road in the borough, which was sold to Barratt Homes, a housing developer. Merton College merged with South Thames College in 2009. It should not be confused with Merton Sixth Form College, a nearby separate institution that was formed in 1990 and later became Phoenix Sixth Form College before closing down.

Kingston College

The forerunner of this college was Kingston Technical College founded in 1899. It was divided in 1962, with the technical college part becoming Kingston University.

Notable alumni

Carshalton

* James Ash, musician * Paul Burstow, politician *

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Kingston

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South Thames

* John Boyega attended South Thames, graduating in 2011.

Merton

* Kemi Badenoch, politician, attended Phoenix Sixth Form College

References

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* {{Authority control Education in the London Borough of Merton Education in the London Borough of Wandsworth Education in the London Borough of Sutton Education in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Further education colleges in London Further education colleges in the Collab Group Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Sutton Carshalton 1895 establishments in England Educational institutions established in 1895