Rosedale College

Academy in Hayes, Greater London, England
51°31′13″N 0°25′45″W / 51.52031°N 0.42914°W / 51.52031; -0.42914InformationTypeAcademyDepartment for Education URN137077 TablesOfstedReportsHead teacherHina KapadiaGenderMixedAge11 to 19Enrolment658 as of January 2016[update]Websitehttp://www.rosedalecollege.co.uk/

Rosedale College is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located in the Hayes area of the London Borough of Hillingdon, England.[1] The school was first established as Hayes County Grammar School and then became Hayes Manor School before being renamed Rosedale College.

The school converted to academy status on 1 August 2011 as a partnership with Hewens College.[2] Previously Rosedale College was a Foundation School administered by Hillingdon London Borough Council. The school continues to coordinate with Hillingdon London Borough Council for admissions.

Rosedale College specialises in technology and applied learning, and has additional resources for the specialisms including a dedicated building where technology, IT, science and mathematics are taught. Other facilities at the school include a floodlit synthetic pitch and a separate sixth form centre.

Notable former pupils

  • Greg Dyke,[3] media executive and chair of the Football Association, attended Hayes Grammar School[4]
  • Tony Lee, New York Times #1 Bestseller author and graphic novelist, attended Hayes Manor between 1981 and 1987[5][6]

Notable former staff

  • Chris Corcoran, comedian and broadcaster[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Success through nurturing the ambition, enterprise and potential of every member of our college community". Rosedale College. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  2. ^ "News from the Trust". Rosedale College. Retrieved 29 August 2013. [dead link]
  3. ^ "Changing lives : Supporter news 2009" (PDF). University of York. Retrieved 29 August 2013. [dead link]
  4. ^ Jone, Chris (28 January 2000). "Greg Dyke: An ordinary bloke". BBC News Profile, Friday, 28 January 2000, 17:36 GMT. BBC. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Comic book writer thanks top teacher". GetWestLondon. 14 July 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Tony Lee on Bullying". Reddit. Retrieved 26 September 2017.

External links

  • Rosedale College official website


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