| Type | Community school |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mrs Ann Cockerham |
| Founder | Sir Thomas Peacocke |
| Specialism | Arts |
| Location | The Grove Rye East Sussex TN31 7NQ England |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| DfE URN | 114596 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 662 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Houses | Windmill, Citadel, Landgate, Strand |
| Colours | Purple, Black, Silver |
| Website | Rye College Website |
Rye College, formerly known as Thomas Peacocke Community College, is a comprehensive school[1] in Rye, East Sussex for boys and girls between 11 and 16.[2] The school also offers adult education classes.[3]
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It dates from earlier schools in Rye such as Rye Grammar School which was founded by Sir Thomas Peacocke in 1636. It became a comprehensive in (or before) 1969. The school has the oldest working Wurlitzer organ in the UK. The school, even when a comprehensive, was a boarding school but is no longer. On 1 October 1999, Any Questions? was broadcast from the school.
The school is located at The Grove, Rye. A new primary school named Rye Primary is located next to the school. As is the Peacock Nursery. The school is also located next to the Rye Sport Centre. The school often use the sport centre to teach swimming, gym and trampolining. The college has recently added a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area - or Astro Turf) and a purpose built drama studio
At GCSE level all students study the core subjects which include: Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, RE (Short Course) and Well Being. Students also have the choice to study other subjects at GCSE such as: ICT, Business Studies, Statistics, Art, Textiles, Photography, Sociology, History, Geography, RE (Full Course), Drama, Performing Arts, Expressive Arts, Music, PE, French, Spanish, Engineering, Electronics, Food Technology, Graphic Products and Resistant Materials. Once students have completed GCSE Maths they are offered the chance to study for AS Maths. The school also offer many vocational courses which allow students to do work experience and college courses.
The school has been using a new house system since September 2003. The houses are; Windmill (Green), Citadel (Red), Landgate (Yellow) and Strand (Blue). Each house is divided into six parallel form groups, which include students from all year groups. this works really well as when you first come in year 7 you already know a few people form other year groups, these people will look out for you all through your secondary school life.
In October 2004 the school opened its new, completely refurbished Learning Resource Centre.
Located in the old sixth form rooms, it is nearly twice the size of the old room with a small computer suite, accommodation for a whole class and further seating for individual users.
It gets GCSE results at the England average. It does not have a sixth form.