Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College, commonly known as BHASVIC (pronounced "Baz-vic"), is a sixth form college located in the Prestonville area of Brighton, England. The college provides post-16 education, including A-levels, BTECs, and GCSEs.
The college is situated at the corner of Dyke Road (A2010) and the Old Shoreham Road (A270), a major road junction in the north-west of the city of Brighton & Hove in Seven Dials.
History
Founding and Early Years
BHASVIC traces its origins to the Brighton Proprietary Grammar and Commercial School, founded in 1859. Initially located at Lancaster House, 47 Grand Parade in Brighton,[1] it later became the Brighton, Hove and Sussex Grammar School.
In 1913, the school moved to its present site in Prestonville.
World War I and Beyond
During World War I, the college building was requisitioned by the War Office to establish the 2nd Eastern General Hospital for military casualties.[2]
Following the war, the school resumed its educational function and expanded, adding a large library in 1935.[3]
Transition to a Sixth Form College
In 1975, the grammar school system was abolished, and the institution transitioned into a sixth form college, which is known today as BHASVIC.[4]
The college moved out of local government control in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act and became an independent institution.
Teaching
Playing fields
There are approximately 3,550 students in college, most of whom take A-Level courses. The remaining students are enrolled in variety of courses, predominantly BTEC Level 3 or GCSE programmes. Approximately 60% of students are from Brighton and Hove, and up to 40 students come from outside the United Kingdom.[5]
In both the 2012 and 2022 Ofsted inspections, the college received an overall 'Outstanding' rating.[6]
Funding and governance
BHASVIC is an independent corporation formed under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.[7] Corporation Members (governors) are individuals from business, the local community, staff, students and parents. The principal of the college is an ex-officio member of the corporation. The College is funded predominantly by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
The college has a good record of students attaining places on the Prime Minister's Global Fellowship programme. The college achieved its first student in the inaugural year of the programme, 2008 and in 2009 had 2 more successful applicants.[9]
Notable alumni
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