Strode's College is a sixth form college located in Egham, Surrey. Its history began in 1704 when Henry Strode bequeathed £6,000 to set up a free school in his native parish of Egham. In the twentieth century Strode's became a boys' grammar school before being designated a sixth form college in 1975. At present it has a roll of 1540 students aged 16 to 18. Results exceed national averages and the college recorded 100% passes in 30 A level subjects in 2011. The college also provides a wide range of day and evening Adult Education courses.
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