Rodborough Technology College
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| Rodborough Technology College | |
| Religious affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Headteacher | Mr Andrew Smith |
| Specialism | Technology College |
| Location | |
| LEA | Guildford |
| Students | 919 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11 to 16 |
| School colours | Burgundy and White |
| Website | Rodborough Technology College Official Website |
Rodborough Technology College is a Secondary School located in Milford, Surrey. The school is currently oversubscribed with 919 pupils and is popular with the local area. The college educates students from the ages of 11-16.
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[edit] Awards and Achievements
It was identified as a Beacon school in 1998 and 2001 and the school's 2006 GCSE results showed 64% of pupils attained 5 or more top (A*-C) grades [1]. The school was granted Technology College status in 2002 allowing more vocational GCSE courses to be available, such as Leisure and Tourism and Health & Social Care. [2] The school is currently under the leadership of Mr A Smith BEd MA.
[edit] Recent OFSTED recognition
Rodborough was recognised as a 'successful school' by Ofsted and in its recent Oftsed inspection Rodborough was considered to be a satisfactory school that is improving with several good features. It also commented that the behaviour at the school is good, personal development and well being are good, care guidance and support also are equally good and so is the variety of subjects available.
[edit] Subject Choice
The college offers many subjects, that are available at GCSE level, these include:-
(subjects marked with an asterix (*) are compulsory)
- Art
- Drama
- English Language*
- English Literature
- Food technology
- French
- Graphics and Design
- Geography
- German
- Health and Social care
- History
- ICT
- Mathematics*
- Music
- Physical Education
- Philosophy and Ethics
- Resistant materials
- Science* (see below)
- System and Controls (Electronics)
- Textiles
2 courses of science are available at the college, these are the 'triple award' and the 'double award'. The triple award consists of education in all 3 areas of science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)and results in a separate GCSE in each sub-subject, this course is only awarded to students who excel in their SAT levels in science, and is an optional course. The double award is compulsory to all students taking their GCSE's, the course consists of a mixed education in the 3 areas of science and results in 2 'general' science GCSE's.
