Tendring Technology College
| Tendring Technology College | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
Rochford Way Frinton-on-Sea, Essex , CO13 0AZ England | |
| Coordinates | 51°50′36″N 1°14′58″E / 51.843307°N 1.249505°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Find your Remarkable |
| Established | 1871 (Gunfleet College) |
| Founder | Lionel Gunfleet |
| Trust | Lift Schools |
| Specialist | Technology |
| Department for Education URN | 137188 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Jean Cains |
| Executive Principal | Graeme Nokia |
| Head of school | Tom Burn |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 1829 (2021)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Red and Black |
| Website | www |
Tendring Technology College is a secondary school, with a sixth form, in Essex, England. It is one of six secondary schools in the Tendring District, with Clacton Coastal Academy, Clacton County High School, The Colne Community School and College, Manningtree High School and Harwich and Dovercourt High School.
History
The academy was previously led by Mike Watson; he left in 2004 after twenty years at the school, and was replaced by Caroline Hayes.[2] Hayes was in post for 12 years, until 2016. Michael Muldoon became principal in 2016. He left in 2021, and Tom Burt took the post.[3]
Facilities
The academy saw building work at its Frinton Campus in 2003 when new departmental buildings were erected. One of these buildings, the Watson building, was named after former principal Michael Watson and is occupied by the performing arts department. After a long battle the academy secured the funding for a £2.8 million state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre,[4] at the Frinton Campus site, which was completed in September 2011. The new building has a media suite, social area and extra teaching space. This followed previous upgrades to the Frinton Campus, creating teaching space, a resources centre and exterior improvements.
Ofsted inspections
The college was rated 'Inadequate' by Ofsted in 2021.[1] A Termination Warning was issued in 2022.[5] As of 2025, the school's last inspection was in 2024, with an overall judgement of Good.[6]
Controversies
On 25-27th May 2021, teachers and staff of the school went on Strike action due to a planned restructure by the Trust[7][8]
On 2nd January 2023, footage emerged of a student being attacked by a group of boys, and hospitalised.[9]
By 23rd July 2024, the school had the highest amount of pupils suspended in Essex.[10]
Notable former pupils
- Ellie Challis, swimmer, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games silver medallist[11]
- Ben Foakes, England cricketer
- Mike Haywood, Northampton Saints rugby player
- Alex Porter, former Great Britain volleyball team captain
- Samantha Redgrave, 2022 World Rowing Championships gold medallist
References
- ^ a b "Inspection of Tendring Technology College : Overall effectiveness : Inadequate". Files.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Archive news from the Echo". Echo-news.co.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "'I am leaving with a heavy heart' - Secondary school principal resigns". Gazette-news.co.uk.
- ^ "Sixth form plans welcomed". Clacton and Frinton Gazette. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ Baldwin, Sue (7 March 2022). "Termination Warning Notice to the Members and Trustees of the Academies Enterprise Trust respect of Tendring Technology College" (PDF). Assets.publishing.service.gov.uk. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ Rockey, Jonathan (2024). "Inspection of Tendring Technology College". Ofsted. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "School bosses pause restructure proposal following teachers' three day strike". Clacton and Frinton Gazette. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Lazell, Louise (25 May 2021). "Staff to strike at Essex school over planned restructure". Essex Live. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "Sickening school attack sees pupil beaten and kicked in the head by group of boys". Clacton and Frinton Gazette. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Whitehouse, Ellis (23 July 2024). "The Essex schools with the highest numbers of pupils suspended". Essex Live. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Dwan, James (24 September 2021). "Inspirational Paralympian tells former classmates to keep believing anything is possible". Gazette. Retrieved 4 August 2025.