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O'Gaunt Community Technical College is a school committed to and
motivated by the principles of Community-based, life-long learning.
We endeavour to empower all our students to achieve their fullest
academic and personal potential. Our aim as a Technology College is to
ensure that all of our students understand and appreciate that they live
and work in an ever-changing technological world. |
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St John's School & Community College is an 11-18 co-educational
comprehensive situated on two sites in the historic town of Marlborough.
The Lower School site overlooks the beautiful valley of the River Kennet;
the Upper School, including the Sixth Form College, overlooks the town
itself. |
| Education Support |
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The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) is the largest of the three English exam boards. We set and mark public exams such as GCSEs
and A Levels, as well as other qualifications. |
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Edexcel is the largest awarding body in the UK. It develops a diverse
range of academic and vocational qualifications, prepares course specifications,
assesses, examines and provides quality control of qualifications and
certifies achievement. |
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OCR is a leading UK awarding body, dedicated
to supporting education providers by offering respected qualifications
and comprehensive support. |
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The Qualifications & Curriculum Authority
(QCA) is
a non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Education
and Skills (DfES). It maintains and develops the national curriculum
and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredits
and monitors qualifications in colleges and at work. |
| Local Communities |
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Situated in the picturesque Kennet valley, midway between Marlborough
and Hungerford, Ramsbury is steeped in history and tradition. Today's
community of some 1,500 people boasts a thriving primary school, a large
surgery, many shops and a wide range of services. |
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