Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Explained

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Coordinates:50.962°N -1.3657°W
Head Label:Principal
Head:Rob Temple
Chair Label:Chair of the Corporation
Chair:Karen Everett
Address:Chestnut Avenue
Country:England
Postcode:SO50 5ZA
Ofsted:yes
Dfeno:850/8602
Urn:130701
Staff:167 teachers, 105 support[1]
Enrolment:4783 [2]
Gender:Coeducational
Lower Age:16
Upper Age:18+
Colours:Blue and Green
Website:http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College is an Ofsted 'Outstanding'[3] sixth form college located in Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK with approximately 4,800 students, aged 16–18. It is part of the Wessex Group of Sixth Form Colleges.[4]

History

Originally Barton Peveril School was a temporary school, founded in 1904 by the local County Education Authority, to meet the demands of the new railway town of Eastleigh. It had two long-serving head teachers, with Miss Annie Smith at the reins from the start until her retirement in 1936 and then Mr Harry Newnham Reed Moore (1897–1991), who again only left to retire in 1963. He was succeeded by Mr R. E. Bowyer.

As the school expanded, larger premises were required, with a house named Barton Peveril purchased by 1918, which later gave its name to the institution officially recognised as Eastleigh County Secondary School, Barton Peveril. In 1932 there was another move, this time to a building in Desborough Road that had previously been used for a school, with the move marked by the name Eastleigh County High School. In 1957, the school moved to its current site and returned its original name of Barton Peveril School.

The last intake to the state coeducational grammar school was in 1972. Since 1973, only sixth form students have been enrolled.[5]

The current principal is Rob Temple, preceded by Jonathan Prest who was principal from 2008 to 2022. Prest was preceded by Godfrey Glyn OBE who held the post from 1996 to 2008. Peter Happé was principal between 1980 and 1989.[6]

Campus

The campus, comprising six buildings and a library, is situated in the south of Hampshire. The Chestnut, Hampshire, Mountbatten, Nobel, Peveril, Rose, and Science Centre buildings each host a collection of the college’s academic qualifications.[7]

The site is equidistant from Eastleigh and Southampton Airport Parkway railway stations, both of which are within walking distance.

In 2002 there was an £11.5 million building transformation project.

The Rose Building was constructed in 2006, at a cost of £7 million, to provide facilities for subjects including Sport, Media and the Performing Arts. Within this building is the Rose Theatre, which hosts a number of college and external events and productions.

The library underwent a £500,000 refurbishment in the summer of 2011, increasing the study space available and doubling the amount of computers. The library was renamed the Glyn Library, after previous Principal Godfrey Glyn OBE, and opened by the then Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Dame Mary Fagan.

In 2013 the Nobel Building was opened, offering facilities for Mathematics, Computer Science, Psychology, Criminology, Geography and Media; within this is a Media Studio and a Radio Studio.[8]

The Science Centre was opened in 2015, costing £5 million. Each of the three floors is dedicated to a different scientific discipline: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics respectively.[9] A £1.5 million extension to The Science Centre was opened in May 2019, which includes a new, dedicated Engineering lab.[10]

Curriculum

The college has over 60 A Level and Vocational courses available, alongside a programme of enrichment activities called Q-XTRA.[11] The college focuses on preparing students for life after college, including Higher Education, Apprenticeships or Employment.[12]

As of 2018, most students select three A Levels (or the equivalent in Vocational courses) with an enrichment option; this may include the Extended Project Qualification, a sport, performing art, volunteering, work experience, or a further experience or qualification.

In October 2002, the college was given Beacon Status, an award that "celebrates learning providers that deliver outstanding teaching and learning".[13]

In June 2019, the college won the Sixth Form Colleges' Association Award for Independent Learning, for enabling students of all levels to work effectively and independently.[14]

In January 2020, Barton Peveril was shortlisted for the Tes FE Award for the Outstanding Use of Technology for Improving Teaching, Learning and Assessment Award.[15]

Activities

In 2018, the college launched a new programme of enrichment activities called Q-XTRA,[16] which offers students a comprehensive set of wider activities that allow for improvement in one of four areas: Health, Community, Skills, and Employability.

Multiple college productions take place throughout the year. Recent productions have included The Addams Family, Sister Act and a 1950s Immersive Theatre event where the college was transformed into an American High School from 1958.[17]

Students can play Football,[18] Hockey,[19] Netball,[20] Rugby,[21] Basketball,[22] Tennis and Badminton.

In 2019 Barton Peveril became Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Accredited. The TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme, run by Sport England, ensures elite athletes can compete at the highest level whilst studying.[23]

As well as the clubs and societies led by staff, students are encouraged to set up and run their own groups within the Q-XTRA programme. Examples of student run groups include the Pride Society, the Christian Union and the Debating Society. A competition entry by the latter was praised by the BBC partially because "every part of the college's entry was entirely down to the students themselves".

The Barton Peveril Jazz Ensemble won their section of the National Festival of Music for Youth in 2009. Other ensembles (open to all college students) include a choir, soul band, string group, wind ensemble and flute choir. Other extra-curricular performing arts opportunities include shows, for example in 2012 the musical West Side Story, and the annual Rock Challenge dance competition.

Barton Peveril students host a radio show every Wednesday from 2-3pm on Unity 101, from the start of the academic year in September until Easter.They became a hit success with their radio show featuring Lin Hughes hosted by Cameron and Eryk. [24]

Lockdown on 9th of March 2023

On 9 March 2023 the campus was put into lockdown after there were reports that a group of armed people had been seen on site. Later, Hampshire Police Constabulary said that no injuries had been reported and no weapon had been located. On 10 March BBC news reported that three boys had been found with minor injuries.[25]

Alumni

Barton Peveril Grammar School

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Information for applicants for employment . February 2012 . Barton Peveril College . 1 April 2012 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120412221057/http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/join-us/files/2012/02/College-Information-Aug-11.pdf . 12 April 2012 . dmy .
  2. Web site: Information for applicants for employment . January 2023 . Barton Peveril College . 30 January 2023 . dmy . 30 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230130131027/https://barton-peveril.ac.uk/careers/working-here/about-us/ . live .
  3. Web site: Barton Peveril Ofsted Page . ofsted.gov.uk . 10 March 2023 . 10 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230310093124/https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/40/130701 . live .
  4. Web site: Wessex Group of 6th Form Colleges . Wessexsfc.ac.uk . 26 March 2013 . 20 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130520174949/http://wessexsfc.ac.uk/ . live .
  5. Web site: Barton Peveril College – History . 11 May 2012 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425210735/http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/college-life/history/ . 25 April 2012 . dmy-all .
  6. Web site: 9 West Road: A Newsletter of the Faculty of English . 4 . James . Simpson . 2002 . University of Cambridge . 9 April 2012 . 12 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120412221155/http://www.english.cam.ac.uk/alumni/newsletter/9westroad2.pdf . live .
  7. Web site: Barton Peveril Site Map . Barton Peveril Sixth Form College . 8 April 2020 . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322153233/https://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Barton-Peveril-campus-map-2018.pdf . live .
  8. News: Barton Peveril College, Southampton - Nobel Building Phase 1 - Amiri Construction. Amiri Construction. 2018-10-29. en-GB. 29 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181029191847/https://amiriconstruction.co.uk/portfolio/barton-peveril-college-southampton-phase-1-nobel-building/. live.
  9. News: £5M green Science Centre opened at college by climate change professor Barton Peveril College. 2015-12-04. Home. 2018-10-29. en-GB. 25 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181025191553/https://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/blog/5m-green-science-centre-opened-at-college-by-climate-change-professor/. live.
  10. Web site: Barton Peveril Unveil £5m State-of-the-art Science Centre Extension. College. Barton Peveril Sixth Form. FE News. en-gb. 2020-04-07. 7 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407124957/https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/34216-barton-peveril-unveil-state-of-the-art-science-centre-extension. live.
  11. Web site: 16 - 19 Courses. 16 - 19 Courses. en-GB. 2018-10-29. 25 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181025190223/https://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/courses/. live.
  12. News: Barton Peveril's Best Ever Results. Shearing. Luke. FE News. 2018-10-29. en-gb. 30 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181030035423/https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/18912-barton-peveril-s-best-ever-results. live.
  13. Web site: Learning and Skills Beacon Status – Barton Peveril College . 16 March 2010 . 8 June 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090608174410/http://beaconstatus.excellence.qia.org.uk/about.php?refCode=Barton04 . live .
  14. Web site: SFCA Awards 2019 . Sixth Form Colleges Association . 8 April 2020 . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322153251/https://www.sixthformcolleges.org/404?nl&url=/900/sfca-annual-awards-2019-photos . live .
  15. Web site: Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Shortlisted for National Award . Times Education Supplement . 8 April 2020 . 10 January 2020 . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322153330/https://www.fenews.co.uk/skills/barton-peveril-shortlisted-for-national-award/ . live .
  16. Web site: Barton Peveril's 200 First Aiders . eastleighnews.co.uk . Eastleigh News . 8 April 2020 . 23 May 2019 . 25 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125182749/https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2019/05/barton-peverils-200-first-aiders/ . live .
  17. Web site: PHOTOS: Barton Peveril's students go back in time. Daily Echo. en. 2018-10-29. 26 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026025054/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/16340997.photos-eastleigh-students-go-back-in-time/. live.
  18. Web site: Cup success for Barton Peveril. Daily Echo. en. 2018-10-29. 29 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181029191703/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11865235.display/. live.
  19. Web site: Barton Peveril's Hockey Heroes . Barton Peveril Sixth Form College . 8 April 2020 . 27 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220127154347/https://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/blog/barton-peverils-hockey-heroes/ . live .
  20. Web site: College netball team in Eastleigh scoops podium finish in national competition . dailyecho.ac.uk . Daily Echo . 8 April 2020 . 15 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200215195145/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/18235170.college-netball-team-eastleigh-scoops-podium-finish-national-competition/ . live .
  21. Web site: Barton Peveril College 1st XV . schoolsrugby.co.uk . Schools Rugby . 8 April 2020 . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322153300/https://www.schoolsrugby.co.uk/Team.aspx?ID=2689&TID=959009 . live .
  22. Web site: Barton Peveril College - ABL . eabl.org/ . Academy Basketball League . 8 April 2020 . 8 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808070026/http://eabl.org/abl/teams/barton-peveril-college/ . live .
  23. Web site: Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme . tass.gov.uk . TASS . 8 April 2020 . 26 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200926145050/https://www.tass.gov.uk/site/barton-peveril-sixth-form-college/ . live .
  24. Web site: Unity 101 FM - Podcasting to the world!. podcast.canstream.co.uk. en. 2017-03-31. 1 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170401143919/http://www.podcast.canstream.co.uk/unity101/index.php?cat=Barton%20Peveril%20College%202-3pm. live.
  25. News: 2023-03-10 . Barton Peveril College: Boys found injured after lockdown incident . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-03-10 . 10 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230310194859/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-64919661 . live .
  26. Web site: 2022-01-10 . Barton Peveril Student is Diving for Gold . 2024-05-04 . hantsdirect . en.
  27. News: Janet. Murray. College days. The Guardian. 20 February 2007. 13 July 2008. London. 22 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230322153301/https://www.theguardian.com/education/2007/feb/20/furthereducation.uk2. live.
  28. Web site: 'I can't believe how far I've come' - Chandler's Ford man nominated for Mercury Prize. 2021-10-28. Hampshire Chronicle. en. 28 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028154337/https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/11544327.i-cant-believe-how-far-ive-come-chandlers-ford-man-nominated-for-mercury-prize/. live.
  29. Web site: October 2021. Posted 13. Alumni. filed under. Life. College. Arts. Performing. Stories. Student Success. 2021-10-13. Barton Peveril Alumnus Keeps Dancing Barton Peveril College. 2021-11-14. Home. en-GB. 14 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211114114417/https://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/blog/barton-peveril-alumnus-keeps-dancing/. live.
  30. Web site: Obituary, The Daily Telegraph, 16 August, 2022 . 24 October 2022 . 24 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221024152010/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2022/08/16/andrew-ball-pianist-who-specialised-contemporary-works-obituary/ . live .
  31. Book: International Who's Who in Music and musicians' directory (in the classical and light classical fields) . . 2000 . 978-0-948875-53-3 . 99 . 1 . 17th.
  32. News: Disgraced bank boss has local links . Eastleigh News . 20 November 2013 . 27 November 2013 . 3 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203030030/http://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2013/11/disgraced-bank-boss-has-local-links/ . live .
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