FELPHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE in West Sussex, Bognor Regis

Education Centre Information: Felpham Community College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: West Sussex
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1293
Number of boys: 716
Number of girls: 577
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Felpham Community College is in the southern education area of the authority. The foundation building opened in 1974, a science block was added in 1976 and the main building opened in 1977. The Arun Leisure Centre, opened in 1978, provides extensive accommodation for music, drama and physical education. In May 1996 a new main hall, library and resource centre and sixth form centre were opened together with new science laboratories. Extensive remodelling has also provided a second computer room, a learning support centre and a new art room. The large purpose-built is at the centre of the college and easily accessible from all areas. The college has a wide range of sports clubs and teams including football, rugby, basketball, tennis, rounders, trampolining, badminton, hockey, volleyball, cricket, dance, netball, gymnastics, athletics, stoolball and weight training. The school aims to create for every student a stable, happy and caring environment within which to develop self-confidence, self-respect, tolerance and respect for others.