Uckfield College (formerly Uckfield Community Technology College) is a

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situated in

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, UK. It has approximately 1,720 students, including 370 in the

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college. The current principal is Hugh Hennebry, who joined the college in 2008.

Inspections by Ofsted

As of 2022, the college's most recent full inspection by

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was in 2013, with a judgement of Good. A short inspection in 2017 confirmed this judgement.

School activities

The college runs a number of educational and cultural events, including an annual

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known as "MUNGA" (Model United Nations General Assembly), international group trips, and local student drama and music performances.

Previous headteachers

Past Headteachers are: Craig Pamphilon 1999 to 2008, David Rebbitt 1977 to 1999, Malcolm Elliman 1974 to 1977 and Harold Pearmain 1953 to 1974.

Notable former pupils

* Rory Graham, better known as

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* Ed Tullett, also known as Lowswimmer, songwriter/producer *

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, gymnast

References

External links

School website

East Sussex County Council Schools

League Table (2007)
Secondary schools in East Sussex Community schools in East Sussex Uckfield {{EastSussex-school-stub