City Technology College, Kingshurst

Infobox High School
name=The City Technology College Kingshurst Academy

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headmaster=
principal= Ann Jones
motto="Fear Not Change"
established=1988
type= (Privately Owned/Public acceptance policy)
location=Cooks Lane, Kingshurst, Solihull
enrollment=1,350
campus=Urban
colors=Burgundy Jumper, White Shirt, Mid-Grey Trousers/Skirt
website=http://www.kingshurst.ac.uk|

The City Technology College Kingshurst Academy is an education establishment in Kingshurst, Solihull, England. It is currently the only CTC to offer post-16 students the opportunity to study the International Baccalaureate instead of A-levels. It also offers the options of studying for GNVQs and BTECs in various subjects.

The City Technology College Kingshurst Academy, opened in 1988 as Britain's first CTC. Mrs Valerie Bragg was the Principal Emeritus. The College has developed a partnership in education, bringing together the world of industry, commerce and education and has very good results. From an all ability intake, 95% of Year 11 students achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades A* to C or equivalent (2003). [http://www.kingshurst.ac.uk/Pages/achieve.htm]

The College now accommodates over 1,500 [ [http://icsolihull.icnetwork.co.uk/news/local/tm_objectid=16630573&method=full&siteid=91411&headline=ctc-rules-the-exam-list-roost-how-borough-schools-shaped-up--name_page.html icSolihull - CTC rules the exam list roost How borough schools shaped up ] ] students of all abilities from 11 to 19 years of age. The College is situated on the eastern outskirts of Birmingham in the suburb of Kingshurst, North Solihull. The College serves the East Birmingham and North Solihull areas.

Kingshurst refers to itself as a "dynamic organisation, continually changing and progressing to meet the demands of the ever changing world". [http://www.kingshurst.ac.uk/Pages/intro.htm] This is in part illustrated by the school motto "Fear Not Change". When the College opened, 83% of students in the area were leaving school at 16 with few prospects of employment. As of 2006, more than 80% of the school's children continue with education to post-16, either at Kingshurst or at other colleges.

Technically, CTC Kingshurst Academy is registered as a company limited by guarantee while also being registered as a charity (Registered in England No: 2268092. Registered Charity number 700390). [ [http://www.kingshurst.ac.uk The City Technology College, Kingshurst ] ] The CTC is set to become a "City Academy" with the addition of a new "C Block" in 2009.

3E's, a spinout company fully owned by the Kingshurst CTC Trust, was responsible for the formation of the Kingshurst Foundation - a confederation of schools run by the 3E's company. The initial schools in this Federation were King's College, Guildford and Kings International College, Camberley.

Kingshurst CTC recently underwent conversion to Academy Status bringing a name-change to City Technology College Kingshurst Academy with various refurbishments taking place as a result.

Notable alumni

* Jamelia - R&B star
* Solarstone - music producer

References

External links

* [http://www.kingshurst.ac.uk Kingshurst CTC Website]