Welcome to Derwen College

Our positive and empowering culture gives students the confidence and experience to live life their own way.

We are a specialist college offering residential placements at our main campus in Gobowen, and also day placements at our Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford campuses.

Sweet success for Student Council’s Youth Awareness Day fundraiser

Derwen College students showed their community spirit – and baking and retail skills – with a

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Derwen College students celebrate success at Graduation

Derwen College Graduation 2025 was a day filled with cheers, laughter, and a few happy tears,

Tom Mitson and family with Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Jenny Wynn

Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards success

College celebrated the determination, teamwork and resilience of more than 60 students at a special Duke

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Volunteer Taster Day is sunny success

Thank you to the participants who joined us for a successful Volunteer Taster Day this week

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Dan’s Marathon mission for Derwen Charity

Learning Support Assistant Dan Jones is gearing up to take on the Shrewsbury Half Marathon on

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Paying final respects to our Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Kent

College Principal and CEO Meryl Green was among mourners who attended the funeral of our long-standing

Derwen
A Life Less
Ordinary

Our vibrant community works together to create a relaxed and positive environment that will help you prepare for real life.

We are flexible and adaptive in our approach, making sure we meet the learning needs and requirements of all our students.

We give you the space to develop hands on, practical experience and knowledge.