'Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College', or '"Q.E"' is a
sixth form college in
Leicester,
England.
The college, which has about 1800 students, was founded in
1976 following a reorganisation of
secondary education in the city. It occupies a site adjoining
Victoria Park and the
University of Leicester that was previously occupied by Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys (also known as Wyggeston Boys' School).
It was named after
William Wyggeston.
Courses including AS, A2, IB and GCSEs are all provided at the college
Notable former students of the Grammar School include:
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David Attenborough
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Richard Attenborough
External links
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College web site
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