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The Phoenix Collegiate

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Phoenix Collegiate — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Phoenix Collegiate is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

Place summary

The Phoenix Collegiate is an educational institution located in the West Midlands. It serves as a secondary school and is known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.

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Background

History

The origins of the school can be traced to West Bromwich Municipal Secondary School at the West Bromwich Institute, which opened in 1902 on Lodge Road, West Bromwich. It was funded by Sir George Kenrick. It became West Bromwich Grammar School in 1944, and moved to new buildings on Clarkes Lane in 1964. It was only a grammar school at this site for five years, becoming a comprehensive school in September 1969 when West Bromwich borough council (which merged with Warley five years later to form Sandwell) decided to make comprehensive education universal. The Menzies buildings were used as one of the filming locations for the 1986 film Clockwise, starring John Cleese. Manor High School opened…

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Coordinates
52.5386, -1.9965
District
Sandwell
Parish
Sandwell, unparished area
Postcode
B71 2BX
Parliamentary constituency
Tipton and Wednesbury
Established
2010

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Phoenix Collegiate?
The Phoenix Collegiate is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B71 2BX), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
When was The Phoenix Collegiate built?
Built or established in 2010.
Is The Phoenix Collegiate free to visit?
Yes, The Phoenix Collegiate is free to enter.
How do I get to The Phoenix Collegiate?
Drivers can navigate to postcode B71 2BX. It sits within the Tipton and Wednesbury parliamentary constituency.