Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College

Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College is a state secondary school with technology college status in the town of Bedworth, Warwickshire, England. With approximately 1,700 boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18, it is one of the largest schools in Warwickshire.

It is named after Nicholas Chamberlaine (1632–1715) who was a local benefactor and a prominent figure in the history of Bedworth.The school officially opened in 1953. The Headteacher was Mr. Skinner. At that time it was a secondary modern school.

It prides itself on consistently achieving excellence. The school motto is Excellence Opens All Doors. The school runs Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 courses.

The headteacher of the school is Mr Smallman.

In 2005 the school's former librarian, Anne Robinson, was awarded the School Librarian of the Year Award by the School Library Association.

Famous students

Former Libertines and current Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty attended the school from 1992 to 1997.

The author of speculative fiction Graham Joyce also attended Nicholas Chamberlaine School in the late 1960's.

The former Coventry City, Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday player Andy Blair went to the school in the 1970's.

Car boot sales

To raise extra funds the school's Parent-Teacher Association organises car boot sales, which are held in the grounds, approximately once per month, on Sundays from April to October—providing the playing fields are not too......
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