JOHN KITTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Devon, Plymouth

Education Centre Information: John Kitto Community College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Plymouth
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2010
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
Total Pupils: 1140
Number of boys: 604
Number of girls: 536
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Located in the geographical centre of Plymouth, John Kitto Community College combines an 11-18 comprehensive school with a large community learning provision. The college became a Business and Enterprise Specialist College in September 2004. It has a range of excellent facilities which include two sports halls with a dance studio and climbing wall, outdoor heated swimming pool, nine designated ICT suites with ICT facilities in departments, purpose-built learning resource centre including library with ICT suite and multi-media facilities, specialist accommodation including 11 science laboratories, 10 design technology areas, art studios, drama studio, music centre and a careers centre, community and adult education centre and youth centre. The college offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and clubs. It has established an excellent sporting tradition and a full range of teams for all ages is available which includes football, hockey, basketball, cricket, tennis, netball, cross country and rugby. Its expressive arts department is also very active with students involved in the choir, band and drama productions. The school aims at raising aspirations for individuals and its community and then providing the opportunities for those aspirations to be realised.