Richmond upon Thames College
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Richmond upon Thames College (formerly Twickenham College of Technology) is a further education college in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
, which provides education primarily to 16-19 year olds. The courses available include, AS and A2 Levels, International Baccalaureate and BTEC National Diploma.
s from Shene and Thames Valley
with the former Twickenham College of Technology on its site.
The college now has around 7,000 enrolments, with 4,000 of these full-time students. The college has its own sports hall and parking for both staff and students. There are various food outlets located within the college including Glades and Redwoods cafe.The college has its own security team who check students ID at the gates and patrol the college. Although the college offers many facilities, some buildings are dated and in some disrepair. The college offers almost 600 courses of different levels. Partly due to its large student size, Richmond upon Thames College sends more students to university
each year than any other institution in Europe
. Richmond upon Thames College has been the centre of media attention for the massive cuts and redundancies due to a lack of funding.
Principal David Ansell's salary is £150,000 a year; this along with the combined cuts to the budget has caused controversy.
Until 2009, The Swedish School in London
leased facilities at Richmond upon Thames College.
, Greater London
less than a kilometre from the English national rugby stadium
. The nearest rail link is Twickenham Station
and the nearest underground
connections are Richmond
and Hounslow Central
. It is also served by local bus routes notably the 281
between Tolworth
and Twickenham
and the 267
between Fulwell
and Hammersmith
.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in South West London, UK, which forms part of Outer London. It is unique because it is the only London borough situated both north and south of the River Thames.-Settlement:...
, which provides education primarily to 16-19 year olds. The courses available include, AS and A2 Levels, International Baccalaureate and BTEC National Diploma.
General
The College was formed in 1977 by a merger of the sixth form collegeSixth form college
A sixth form college is an educational institution in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Belize, Hong Kong or Malta where students aged 16 to 18 typically study for advanced school-level qualifications, such as A-levels, or school-level qualifications such as GCSEs. In Singapore and India, this is...
s from Shene and Thames Valley
Thames Valley Grammar School
Thames Valley Grammar School was a co-educational grammar school in Twickenham, Middlesex, England.-History:Thames Valley Grammar School opened in 1928 under one of the youngest headmasters in the country, Mr H. W, Bligh. Initially conceived as a boys school, unusually for the time it opened, and...
with the former Twickenham College of Technology on its site.
The college now has around 7,000 enrolments, with 4,000 of these full-time students. The college has its own sports hall and parking for both staff and students. There are various food outlets located within the college including Glades and Redwoods cafe.The college has its own security team who check students ID at the gates and patrol the college. Although the college offers many facilities, some buildings are dated and in some disrepair. The college offers almost 600 courses of different levels. Partly due to its large student size, Richmond upon Thames College sends more students to university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
each year than any other institution in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. Richmond upon Thames College has been the centre of media attention for the massive cuts and redundancies due to a lack of funding.
Principal David Ansell's salary is £150,000 a year; this along with the combined cuts to the budget has caused controversy.
Until 2009, The Swedish School in London
The Swedish School in London
The Swedish School in London is an independent school in England. It consists of a nursery and primary school and a gymnasium. The nursery and primary school is located near St Paul's School, in Barnes. The gymnasium was before an accommodation rented from a sixth form college in Twickenham...
leased facilities at Richmond upon Thames College.
Facilities
- Library and Resources Centre (55,000 books supporting all subject areas; over 150 magazines and main daily newspapers; e-resources available both on campus and off with an Athens password; 200 study spaces; 65 internet PCs)
- Open Access (60 internet enabled PCs)
- Video Library (one of the largest off air video collections in the UK; over 55,000 videos)
- Catering Facilities (Main Student Refectory; Redwoods Coffee Shop; Glades; Shop; Vending Machines)
- Workshops (All Subject Areas)
- Sports Facilities (Multi-Gym, Extensive Sports Fields, Sports Hall)
Location
The college is situated in TwickenhamTwickenham
Twickenham is a large suburban town southwest of central London. It is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan...
, Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
less than a kilometre from the English national rugby stadium
Twickenham Stadium
Twickenham Stadium is a stadium located in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is the largest rugby union stadium in the United Kingdom and has recently been enlarged to seat 82,000...
. The nearest rail link is Twickenham Station
Twickenham railway station
Twickenham railway station is in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and is in Travelcard Zone 5. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains.-History:...
and the nearest underground
London Underground
The London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
connections are Richmond
Richmond station (London)
Richmond station is a National Rail and London Underground station in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London which is managed by South West Trains....
and Hounslow Central
Hounslow Central tube station
Hounslow Central is a London Underground station in Hounslow in west London. The station is on the Heathrow branch of the Piccadilly Line, between Hounslow West and Hounslow East stations. The station is located on Lampton Road about 500m north of Hounslow High Street and close to Lampton Park...
. It is also served by local bus routes notably the 281
London Buses route 281
London Buses route 281 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to London United.-History:...
between Tolworth
Tolworth
Tolworth is a mostly residential area of outer South London in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, located south west of Charing Cross. Neighbouring places include: New Malden, Kingston, Surbiton, Berrylands, Chessington, Ewell and Worcester Park....
and Twickenham
Twickenham
Twickenham is a large suburban town southwest of central London. It is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan...
and the 267
London Buses route 267
London Buses route 267 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to London United.-History:...
between Fulwell
Fulwell
Fulwell is an affluent suburb of northern Sunderland. It borders Seaburn, Southwick, Monkwearmouth, and Roker. Fulwell is located near the district border between Sunderland and South Tyneside. Statistically, it is the most affluent of the City of Sunderland's 25 wards.Housing in the area is varied...
and Hammersmith
Hammersmith
Hammersmith is an urban centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in west London, England, in the United Kingdom, approximately five miles west of Charing Cross on the north bank of the River Thames...
.
Enrichment
The college has an expansive scheme of enrichment activities for its 16 - 19 year old division. This includes the college newspaper COLLY GAZETTE/NOISE, a film production club and a philosophy society. Other enrichment activities include a range of activities from politics, graphics and design, cooking and podcasting.Notable alumni
- Ben ScottBen ScottBenjamin James Matthew Scott is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He was born in Isleworth, Middlesex.-Early career:...
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- Joe Anderson
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- Crispian MillsCrispian MillsCrispian Mills is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is the son of actress Hayley Mills and director Roy Boulting, the grandson of John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell , nephew of Juliet Mills and Jonathan Mills, and half-brother to Jason "Ace" Lawson...
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