| Motto | Aspiring to Excellence |
|---|---|
| Type | Voluntary controlled Comprehensive[1] |
| Religion | non denominational |
| Principal | Mr P.D.Cravendale |
| Chair of Governors | Mrs Vivienne Mangiante |
| Specialism | Science College |
| Location | Butt Lane Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1LE England |
| Local authority | Leicestershire County Council |
| DfE URN | 120299 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | c.1700 students[1] |
| Gender | mixed |
| Ages | 14–18 |
| Website | www.jcc.leics.sch.uk |
John Cleveland College (often abbreviated as JCC or JC) is a state Comprehensive school in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.
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The school also comprises a sixth form with approximately 47 students,[1] and a nursery with around 50 infants.[1] A 2009 inspection report accorded the school a Grade 1 (very poor) and noted several points requiring improvement including achievement levels and leadership, while the sixth form is described as having 'pockets' of outstanding achievement in sociology and psychology.[1] Whilst also Exceeding Expectations within the Science Department with achieving a 'Specialist Science College' Title. This Was the first school within the area to have it, It was then followed with Mount Grace High School.
Hinckley Grammar School was first mentioned in the parish records of 1629, though it was certainly in existence before this time. It was located in Castle Road, in the very centre of Hinckley. However, in 1791 it was noted by the Universal British Directory that "The old town hall and school house remain, but are ruinous". In 1831 it was noted by the same organisation as "In a very dilapidated state", and the old grammar school was pulled down 21 years later in 1852, eventually being replaced by houses and shops. In 1877 a new school was opened. In 1891 it had 50 pupils and in 1894 moved to new purpose built premises on Leicester Road, close to the current site and in 1901 the school admitted girls for the first time. In 1963 the grammar school moved to Butt Lane and the Leicester Road buildings were taken over by Mount Grace High School.
The college campus consists of various buildings and facilities including a main hall, a swimming pool, a large canteen, a lecture theatre, a sports hall, a gym, astro turf pitches, a hospitality block, a media room, tennis courts, football pitches, rugby pitches, land athletics pitches and tracks, store rooms and a library (known as the Learning Resource Centre). During May-September 2010 phase 1 of the sports centre refurbishment took place, this consisted of modern and vibrant changing facilities. During December 2010 work started on phase 2 which consists of upper changing facilities and swimming pool. The new facilities open March 2011. More information on this can be found by visiting http://www.jcc.leics.sch.uk/estates.shtml
The college has specialist status in science and awards include Investors in People, Artsmark Gold, International Schools Award and Healthy Schools Award status.[1]
The college orchestra has reached the final of the National Festival of Music for Youth on several occasions, and was winner in 2006 and 2007. making the college is the first school to ever win the competition in successive years. The orchestra played at the NFMY School's Proms 2007, in the Royal Albert Hall. The JCC Jazz Band once reached the finals of the NFMY in Birmingham, and goes on many tours, for example to Holland and Germany.
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. The School also has many award winning ; Football , Rugby , Basketball and Hockey Teams.
The college also plays host to the annual United Beach Missions Reunion weekend on the second weekend of September, from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.UBM Reunion
In February 2010, John Cleveland College students started recording short shows using only a single computer and microphone. In September 2010 this grew into an online radio station known as "JCC Radio" with a brand new website, and purpose-built studio, as part of the student voice scheme.
The radio is run by the involved students with minimal teacher interaction in order to promote responsibility and independence. All of the equipment for the studio was selected and set up purely by the radio's two technicians, George and Joel. The station also has its own website (http://www.jccradio.co.uk).
JCC Radio is streamed live into the Cube and the main hall every lunchtime; and previous shows are available to listen to online via JCC iRadio. The radio is live and broadcast from the studio situated next to the Cube. The radio plays mainly top-40 music with student-related news; occasionally they have themed artist/genre days. So far, in 2011 JCC Radio have had:
Presenters: The current presenters on the radio are: Chanel, Bronte, Katie and Tilly (Mondays), Gavin and Lewis(Tuesdays), Dylan (Wednesdays), Tao (Thursdays) and Connor (Fridays).
The radio is also always looking for new recruits that can bring new talent and personality to the station and the team. It is possible to contact JCC Radio via the messages page on their website (http://www.jccradio.co.uk/messages/).