Mildenhall College is a technology, applied learning and science upper school located in Mildenhall, Suffolk, England for years 7–13 (ages 11–18). It was awarded Technology, Applied Learning and Science School status in 2002. The school was built in the 1970s as Mildenhall Upper School and opened to students in 1977. The head teacher is Susan Byles.
The catchment area is home to two large USAF contingents at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath.
Mildenhall College in 2012 changed its name from Mildenhall College of Technology to its current name. This was part of a change planned by head teacher Ms Byles which also welcomed an extra two year groups entering the upper school. The extra two year groups are situated on the former Riverside Middle School site, at Sheldrick Way, Mildenhall. Both sites are now known as Mildenhall College however are called internally 'Bury Road site' for years 9-13 and 'Sheldrick Way site' for years 7-8.
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