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Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College 
Motto Excellence opens all doors Type Comprehensive Religion Non-denominational Headteacher Mr N.R.Smallman Specialism Technology College Location Bulkington Road
Bedworth
Warwickshire
CV12 9EA
EnglandLocal authority Warwickshire County Council DfE URN 125732 Ofsted Reports Students 1,700 (approx.) Gender Coeducational Ages 11–18 Website nctc-online.co.uk Coordinates: 52°28′47″N 1°27′34″W / 52.47963°N 1.45936°W
Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College is a state secondary school with technology college status in the town of Bedworth, Warwickshire, England. With approximately 1,700 boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18, it is one of the largest schools in Warwickshire.
It is named after Nicholas Chamberlaine (1632–1715) who was a local benefactor and a prominent figure in the history of Bedworth. The school officially opened in 1953. The Headteacher was Mr. Skinner. At that time it was a secondary modern school.
It prides itself on consistently achieving excellence. The school motto is Excellence Opens All Doors. The school runs Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 courses.
The headteacher of the school is Mr Smallman.
In 2005 the school's former librarian, Anne Robinson, was awarded the School Librarian of the Year Award by the School Library Association.[1]
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Famous students
Former Libertines and current Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty attended the school from 1992 to 1997.
The author of speculative fiction Graham Joyce also attended Nicholas Chamberlaine School in the late 1960's.[2]
The former Coventry City, Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday player Andy Blair (footballer) went to the school in the 1970's.
Car boot sales
Nicholas Chamberlaine Technnology College from the main gates
To raise extra funds the school's Parent-Teacher Association organises car boot sales, which are held in the grounds, approximately once per month, on Sundays from April to October—providing the playing fields are not too muddy.
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Schools in Warwickshire Primary Comprehensive Alcester High School · Ash Green School · Ashlawn School · Avon Valley School · Aylesford School · Bilton School · Campion School · Etone Community School and Technology College · Harris School · Higham Lane School · Kenilworth School and Sports College · Kineton High School · Kingsbury School · Myton School · Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College · North Leamington School · The Polesworth School · Shipston High School · Stratford-upon-Avon High School · St Thomas More Catholic School and Technology College · Trinity Catholic SchoolSixth Form Colleges King Edward VI College, Nuneaton · Trinity Catholic SchoolFurther Education Colleges Grammar Independent Arnold Lodge School · Bilton Grange · The King's High School For Girls · Kingsley School · Princethorpe College · Rugby School · Warwick SchoolSpecial Former Categories:- Comprehensive schools in Warwickshire
- Technology Colleges in England
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