Uxbridge College is a large general further educationcollege in the London Borough of Hillingdon.[2] In 2017 the college has been merged with Harrow College and in 2023, Richmond upon Thames College became the latest member of the group as they merged to form Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College (HRUC), although the colleges retain their individual identities. It has two campuses, in Uxbridge and in Hayes. Harrow College & Uxbridge College (HCUC) jointly had over 7,900 learners as of 2019, the majority of which were on 16-19 study programmes and a majority based at the Uxbridge campus.[1]
1965 – Uxbridge Technical College 2017 – constituent college of Harrow College & Uxbridge College 2023 – constituent college of Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges
The college dates back to the founding of Uxbridge Technical College on Park Road, Uxbridge in 1965. This had originally been mooted in the 1930s, and the land reserved at that point.[3] In 1957 the delay in building was raised in Parliament.[4] The college had originally, in 1953, been intended to provide senior levels of qualifications in aeronautical engineering, because it was near Heathrow Airport, but this plan was dropped in 1957.[5] The college was officially opened in 1966 by the then Education Secretary Anthony Crosland.[6]
The campus in Hayes became part of the college in 1987; it had been formerly the site of Townfield Secondary School. The following year, "Technical" was dropped from the college's name.[7]
On 1 August 2017, Uxbridge College merged with Harrow College to form Harrow College & Uxbridge College (HCUC).[8]
On 4 January 2023, Uxbridge College merged with Richmond upon Thames College to form Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC).[9]
FacilitiesEdit
The Hayes Community Campus building off Coldharbour Lane, Hayes
Uxbridge College has spent heavily on its buildings, facilities and IT systems, spending £38 million over the last 12 years. Facilities include the £5 million Mall and teaching centre completed in September 2006, the £6.3 million Technical Institute, its professional-level hair and beauty salons, and training kitchens.
On the Uxbridge campus the Mall offers conference and classroom facilities alongside a coffee and relaxation area. It also houses student and learning support services and includes private offices for confidential meetings.
The Hayes Community Campus offers purpose-built facilities including professional level hair and beauty salons, a theatre for dance and drama performances, rehearsal and recording spaces for musicians, a nursery and a multi-gym.
The London Borough of Hillingdon has refurbished Uxbridge Lido which is now incorporated into a brand new sport and leisure centre with a 50m indoor swimming pool adjacent to Uxbridge College and Hillingdon Athletics Stadium called the Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex.[10]
In 2010, Laraine Smith, principal of the college, was appointed an OBE for her services to further education.[11]
In 2011, Uxbridge College launched a new sports department which includes a brand new gymnasium, a £6 million sports hall, lounge area and two new 5-a-side football pitches with third-generation turf and tarmac.[10]
PerformanceEdit
Following a one-week visit in May 2008, inspectors from the government's education inspection body reported that the college was an 'Outstanding' college.[2]: 5 As of 2021, this remains the most recent full inspection of the college by Ofsted. The merged HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College) has had a more recent monitoring visit in June 2019.[1]
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Uxbridge College is a large general further education college in the London Borough of Hillingdon 2 In 2017 the college has been merged with Harrow College and in 2023 Richmond upon Thames College became the latest member of the group as they merged to form Harrow Richmond amp Uxbridge College HRUC although the colleges retain their individual identities It has two campuses in Uxbridge and in Hayes Harrow College amp Uxbridge College HCUC jointly had over 7 900 learners as of 2019 the majority of which were on 16 19 study programmes and a majority based at the Uxbridge campus 1 Uxbridge CollegeAddressPark RoadUxbridge Greater London UB8 1NQEnglandCoordinates51 32 58 N 0 28 09 W 51 5495 N 0 4692 W 51 5495 0 4692InformationTypeFurther EducationEstablished1965 Uxbridge Technical College2017 constituent college of Harrow College amp Uxbridge College 2023 constituent college of Harrow Richmond amp Uxbridge CollegesLocal authorityHillingdonDepartment for Education URN130446 TablesOfstedReportsChairman of the GovernorsNicholas DaviesPrincipalDylan McTaggartGenderMixedAge16 to no upper age limitEnrolment7 900 1 Websitehttp www uxbridgecollege ac uk Contents 1 History 2 Facilities 3 Performance 4 Educational and learning partnerships 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe college dates back to the founding of Uxbridge Technical College on Park Road Uxbridge in 1965 This had originally been mooted in the 1930s and the land reserved at that point 3 In 1957 the delay in building was raised in Parliament 4 The college had originally in 1953 been intended to provide senior levels of qualifications in aeronautical engineering because it was near Heathrow Airport but this plan was dropped in 1957 5 The college was officially opened in 1966 by the then Education Secretary Anthony Crosland 6 The campus in Hayes became part of the college in 1987 it had been formerly the site of Townfield Secondary School The following year Technical was dropped from the college s name 7 On 1 August 2017 Uxbridge College merged with Harrow College to form Harrow College amp Uxbridge College HCUC 8 On 4 January 2023 Uxbridge College merged with Richmond upon Thames College to form Harrow Richmond amp Uxbridge Colleges HRUC 9 Facilities Edit nbsp The Hayes Community Campus building off Coldharbour Lane HayesUxbridge College has spent heavily on its buildings facilities and IT systems spending 38 million over the last 12 years Facilities include the 5 million Mall and teaching centre completed in September 2006 the 6 3 million Technical Institute its professional level hair and beauty salons and training kitchens On the Uxbridge campus the Mall offers conference and classroom facilities alongside a coffee and relaxation area It also houses student and learning support services and includes private offices for confidential meetings The Hayes Community Campus offers purpose built facilities including professional level hair and beauty salons a theatre for dance and drama performances rehearsal and recording spaces for musicians a nursery and a multi gym The London Borough of Hillingdon has refurbished Uxbridge Lido which is now incorporated into a brand new sport and leisure centre with a 50m indoor swimming pool adjacent to Uxbridge College and Hillingdon Athletics Stadium called the Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex 10 In 2010 Laraine Smith principal of the college was appointed an OBE for her services to further education 11 In 2011 Uxbridge College launched a new sports department which includes a brand new gymnasium a 6 million sports hall lounge area and two new 5 a side football pitches with third generation turf and tarmac 10 Performance EditFollowing a one week visit in May 2008 inspectors from the government s education inspection body reported that the college was an Outstanding college 2 5 As of 2021 this remains the most recent full inspection of the college by Ofsted The merged HCUC Harrow College amp Uxbridge College has had a more recent monitoring visit in June 2019 1 Educational and learning partnerships EditUniversity of Greenwich Brunel University Kingston University Bucks New University University of West London University of WestminsterReferences Edit a b c Stanley Steven 2019 HCUC Harrow College and Uxbridge College Monitoring visit report Ofsted Retrieved 21 June 2021 a b Uxbridge College Inspection report Ofsted July 2008 Retrieved 3 July 2021 Ken R Pearce 1997 Uxbridge 1950 1970 The Changing Town Sutton Pub p 78 ISBN 978 0 7509 1310 2 Retrieved 21 June 2021 Technical College Uxbridge Hansard UK Parliament 28 November 1957 Retrieved 21 June 2021 Changed Plans for Technical College Uxbridge amp W Drayton Gazette 15 November 1957 Retrieved 24 June 2021 25 years ago Harefield Gazette 26 June 1991 Retrieved 24 June 2021 Report from the Inspectorate Uxbridge College PDF Digital Education Resource Archive DERA April 1995 Retrieved 3 July 2021 HCUC Harrow College and Uxbridge College Monitoring visit report Harrow College and Uxbridge College Ready to Merge with Richmond upon Thames College a b Launch of 6m Sports Hall at Uxbridge College PDF Uxbridge College 3 March 2012 Archived from the original PDF on 18 March 2012 Retrieved 3 July 2021 Uxbridge College Principal Awarded OBE Uxbridge Gazette January 2010 Retrieved 9 November 2011 External links Edit nbsp London portalOfficial website Uxbridge Technical College records at the National Archives Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Uxbridge College amp oldid 1177314586, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
