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'''Bilborough Sixth Form College''' is a [[sixth form college]] in [[Nottingham |
'''Bilborough Sixth Form College''' is a [[sixth form college|sixth-form college]] in [[Nottingham, England]]. The college has students from across the [[Nottingham Urban Area|conurbation]]. A third of its students come from Nottingham, another third from the surrounding county of [[Nottinghamshire]], and a final third from [[Derbyshire]]. The majority of students study at the college for two years. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Opened in 1957 as '''Bilborough Grammar School''', the school became a [[sixth form college]] in 1975 when Nottingham's education system became [[Comprehensive school|comprehensive]]. The college has grown from 635 students to 1600 full-time students enrolled to be attending the college in September 2016 |
Opened in 1957 as '''Bilborough Grammar School''', the school became a [[sixth form college|sixth-form college]] in 1975 when Nottingham's education system became [[Comprehensive school|comprehensive]]. The college has grown from 635 students to 1600 full-time students enrolled to be attending the college in September 2016. |
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The new accommodations opened officially on 21 July 2006. The new building is divided into 3 blocks (A, B and C) and 4 floors (0-3). The new building has a photographic lab, lecture theatre, [[theatre]], shop, [[refectory]], large [[art]] rooms, [[library]] and " |
The new accommodations opened officially on 21 July, 2006. The new building is divided into 3 blocks (A, B, and C), and 4 floors (0-3). The new building has a photographic lab, lecture theatre, [[theatre]], shop, [[refectory]], large [[art]] rooms, [[library]], and "soundproof" [[music]] rooms. The development, designed by [[CPMG Architects]], has won a design award from the local [[civic society]], and has received the [[Lord Mayor of Nottingham]]'s Award for Urban Design. |
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==Curriculum== |
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The [[curriculum]] is based on |
The [[curriculum]] is based on [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-level]] provision with the option for some [[Business and Technology Education Council|BTEC]] qualifications. The college offers students the opportunity to study a wide variety of subjects.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A-level {{!}} Bilborough College |url=https://bilborough.ac.uk/courses/a-level/ |access-date=2022-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BTEC {{!}} Bilborough College |url=https://bilborough.ac.uk/courses/btec/ |access-date=2022-10-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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=== A Level === |
=== A Level === |
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=== BTEC === |
=== BTEC === |
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The college offers BTEC qualifications across the following areas: |
The college offers BTEC qualifications across the following areas: |
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* Performing Arts |
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* Information Technology |
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* Applied Science |
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* Applied Law |
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===International Baccalaureate=== |
===International Baccalaureate=== |
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The [[International Baccalaureate]] was taught at the college from 2009 to 2016 and celebrated some of the best national results, including three 40+ scores |
The [[International Baccalaureate]] was taught at the college from 2009 to 2016 and celebrated some of the best national results, including three 40+ scores. |
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==Academic performance== |
==Academic performance== |
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Bilborough College students have |
Bilborough College students have had A-level pass rates exceeding 98% since 2004, with 27 of the subjects on offer reaching pass rates of 100%. Twenty-five per cent of entries achieved A*- A, 3% more than the previous year, while over 50% achieved grades A*-B.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bilborough.ac.uk/level-results-exceed-98/|title=A Level Results exceed 99% - Bilborough College|date=2016-09-01|newspaper=Bilborough College|access-date=2017-02-12|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The most recent [[Ofsted]] inspection, in |
The most recent [[Ofsted]] inspection, in 2020, found the college rated as “good” in all categories by inspectors. The college was also rated good in the previous inspection in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bilborough.ac.uk/bilborough-good-college-ofsted-2016/|title=Bilborough is a "Good" college: Ofsted 2016 - Bilborough College|date=2016-11-02|newspaper=Bilborough College|access-date=2017-02-12|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Alumni== |
==Alumni== |
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[[File:Rosalie Craig.jpg|thumb|right|Actress Rosalie Craig, attended from 1997-99]] |
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* [[Rosie Barnes]], former SDP MP |
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* [[Tom Blyth]], actor (2011-) |
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* [[Rosalie Craig]], theatre and musical actress |
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* Richard Leafe, Chief Executive since 2007 of the [[Lake District National Park Authority]]<ref>[https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/careers/meet-our-team Lake District]</ref> (1981-83) |
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* [[Janey Lee Grace]], radio presenter (1976-78) |
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* [[Alice Levine]], DJ and presenter (2002-04) |
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* [[Nadia Whittome]], British Labour Politician, MP for Nottingham East since 2019 (2012-14) |
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* [[Anisah Osman Britton]] MBE, founder of 23CodeStreet and reporter at Sifted. |
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* [[Molly Windsor]], actress and winner of the 2018 [[British Academy Television Award for Best Actress|BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress]] |
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* [[Rosie Barnes]] ({{nee|Allen}}), former SDP MP from 1987-92, and also her husband Graham Barnes (1957-64) |
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* Dame [[Judith Rees]], Director from 2011-12 of the [[London School of Economics]], and President from 2012-15 of the [[Royal Geographical Society]] (1955-62) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.bilborough.ac.uk Bilborough College Website] |
* [http://www.bilborough.ac.uk Bilborough College Website] |
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* [http://www.cpmg-architects.com/html/projects/bilborough_college.htm £20.8m development] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071008020819/http://www.cpmg-architects.com/html/projects/bilborough_college.htm £20.8m development] |
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* [http://www.c-a-b.org.uk/projects.php?project_id=3 Aluminium use in building] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930084135/http://www.c-a-b.org.uk/projects.php?project_id=3 Aluminium use in building] |
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* [http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/130787 Ofsted Report] |
* [http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/130787 Ofsted Report] |
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* [http://bilboroughgrammar.tripod.com Former grammar school (BGS)] |
* [http://bilboroughgrammar.tripod.com Former grammar school (BGS)] |
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Type | Sixth form college |
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Established | 1975 |
Principal | Dave Shaw |
Location | , |
Website | bilborough |
Bilborough Sixth Form College is a sixth-form college in Nottingham, England. The college has students from across the conurbation. A third of its students come from Nottingham, another third from the surrounding county of Nottinghamshire, and a final third from Derbyshire. The majority of students study at the college for two years.
History
[edit]Opened in 1957 as Bilborough Grammar School, the school became a sixth-form college in 1975 when Nottingham's education system became comprehensive. The college has grown from 635 students to 1600 full-time students enrolled to be attending the college in September 2016.
The new accommodations opened officially on 21 July, 2006. The new building is divided into 3 blocks (A, B, and C), and 4 floors (0-3). The new building has a photographic lab, lecture theatre, theatre, shop, refectory, large art rooms, library, and "soundproof" music rooms. The development, designed by CPMG Architects, has won a design award from the local civic society, and has received the Lord Mayor of Nottingham's Award for Urban Design.
Curriculum
[edit]The curriculum is based on A-level provision with the option for some BTEC qualifications. The college offers students the opportunity to study a wide variety of subjects.[1][2]
A Level
[edit]Visual and Performing Arts | Social Science | Language and Communication | Professional Studies | Science and PE | Mathematics and Computing | Extended Studies |
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Art | Ethics, Philosophy and Religion | English Language | Business Studies | Chemistry | Further Mathematics | Trinity Acting |
Dance | Geography | English Literature | Law | Electronics | Mathematical Studies | Extended Project Qualification |
Drama and Theatre Studies | Government and Politics | French | Physical Education | Mathematics | ||
Film Studies | History | German | Physics | Computer Science | ||
Media Studies | Psychology | Spanish | Biology | |||
Music | Sociology | |||||
Music Technology | Criminology | |||||
Photography | Economics | |||||
Product Design |
BTEC
[edit]The college offers BTEC qualifications across the following areas:
- Performing Arts
- Information Technology
- Creative Digital Media Production
- Business
- Sport
- Applied Science
International Baccalaureate
[edit]The International Baccalaureate was taught at the college from 2009 to 2016 and celebrated some of the best national results, including three 40+ scores.
Academic performance
[edit]Bilborough College students have had A-level pass rates exceeding 98% since 2004, with 27 of the subjects on offer reaching pass rates of 100%. Twenty-five per cent of entries achieved A*- A, 3% more than the previous year, while over 50% achieved grades A*-B.[3]
The most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2020, found the college rated as “good” in all categories by inspectors. The college was also rated good in the previous inspection in 2016.[4]
Alumni
[edit]- Tom Blyth, actor (2011-)
- Rosalie Craig, theatre and musical actress
- Richard Leafe, Chief Executive since 2007 of the Lake District National Park Authority[5] (1981-83)
- Janey Lee Grace, radio presenter (1976-78)
- Alice Levine, DJ and presenter (2002-04)
- Nadia Whittome, British Labour Politician, MP for Nottingham East since 2019 (2012-14)
- Anisah Osman Britton MBE, founder of 23CodeStreet and reporter at Sifted.
- Molly Windsor, actress and winner of the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress
Bilborough Grammar School
[edit]- Rosie Barnes (née Allen), former SDP MP from 1987-92, and also her husband Graham Barnes (1957-64)
- Dame Judith Rees, Director from 2011-12 of the London School of Economics, and President from 2012-15 of the Royal Geographical Society (1955-62)
References
[edit]- ^ "A-level | Bilborough College". Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "BTEC | Bilborough College". Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "A Level Results exceed 99% - Bilborough College". Bilborough College. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- ^ "Bilborough is a "Good" college: Ofsted 2016 - Bilborough College". Bilborough College. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- ^ Lake District