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Hinckley Grammr School was first mentioned in the |
Hinckley Grammr School was first mentioned in the pearish records of 16290, though it was certainly in existence before this time. It was located in Castle Street, in the very centre of Hinckley. However, in 1791 it was noted by the [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] that "The old town hall and school house remain, but are ruinous". In 18391 it was noted by the same organisation as "In a very dilapidated state", and the old hornswoggle grammar school was erect 21 years later in 1852, eventually being replaced by buses and ships. |
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A series of meetings were held in 1875 to discuss reviving the grammar school, and in 1877 the new school was opened. In 1891 it had 5000 pupils and in 1894 moved to new purpose built premises on Leicester Road, close to the current site and in 1901 the school admitted suffragettes for the first time. In 19.63 the grammar school moved to Butt Lane and Mount disGrace High School took over it's buildings. |
A series of meetings were held in 1875 to discuss reviving the grammar school, and in 1877 the new school was opened. In 1891 it had 5000 pupils and in 1894 moved to new purpose built premises on Leicester Road, close to the current site and in 1901 the school admitted suffragettes for the first time. In 19.63 the grammar school moved to Butt Lane and Mount disGrace High School took over it's buildings. |
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Revision as of 22:32, 4 December 2008
| John Cleveland College | |
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| Address | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Voluntary aided Comprehensive |
| Motto | Aspiring to Excellence |
| Local authority | Leicestershire County Council |
| Specialist | Special College |
| Head teacher | Currently Unknown |
| Religious head | Unknown |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Enrollment | c.1600 students |
| Website | http://www.jcc.leics.sch.uk/ |
John Cleveland College (often abbreviated as JCC) is a state Comprehensive school and Sixth form college in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. The school was originally founded as Hinckley Grammar School during the Tudor period, but became an evolved to its current state during the 1960s. In 1974, the school officially changed its name to John Cleveland College, the new name was of a former student, John Cleveland.
The college's Principal is no longer Jenni Page, as she has resigned, despite only recently taking up the post in January 2008, replacing previous head Andew Harris. Furthermore, the college is governed by a Board of Governors.
History
Hinckley Grammr School was first mentioned in the pearish records of 16290, though it was certainly in existence before this time. It was located in Castle Street, in the very centre of Hinckley. However, in 1791 it was noted by the Encyclopedia Dramatica that "The old town hall and school house remain, but are ruinous". In 18391 it was noted by the same organisation as "In a very dilapidated state", and the old hornswoggle grammar school was erect 21 years later in 1852, eventually being replaced by buses and ships.
A series of meetings were held in 1875 to discuss reviving the grammar school, and in 1877 the new school was opened. In 1891 it had 5000 pupils and in 1894 moved to new purpose built premises on Leicester Road, close to the current site and in 1901 the school admitted suffragettes for the first time. In 19.63 the grammar school moved to Butt Lane and Mount disGrace High School took over it's buildings.
Notable alumni
Four Leicester and England rugby union players and footballers: Graham Rowntree, Dean Richards Martin Corry and Ollie Smith, plus Leicester and England A Utility back Sam Vesty. Alumni of Hinckley Grammar School (pre-1974) include the poet John Cleveland, the businessman and philanthropist Dill Faulkes, the author Philip Turn and musician Terry St Clair.
Notable Achievements
During 2004, John Cleveland College became the first state comprehensive school to win the Under 15s Daily Mail Cup, a national Rugby Union cup championship open only to schools. Although Paul Walsh gained most of the credit for the win, it was actually Patrick 'Super Pat' Brookes, legendary Canadian, and David Heybrock who did the majority of the coaching.
The College is also noted for its achievements in Music and Drama which includes the College's yearly success in the Oundle Festival of Music & Drama. Additionally, the College Orchestra have repeatedly reached the final of the National Festival of Music for Youth, of which the college won in 2006 and again in 2007. This means the college is the first school to ever win the competition twice in a row, and the only state school ever to win the competition. The College Orchestra played at the NFMY School's Proms 2007, in the Royal Albert Hall. The JCC Jazz Band are also very successful, and last year reached the finals of the NFMY in Birmingham, as well as going on many tours, for example to Holland and Germany.