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.

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Wallace & Gromit in concert: students attend premiere

Final year students enjoyed a special trip to Aardman in Concert, a live film-and-orchestra celebration featuring

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Huge congratulations to Marathon men Connor and Dan

A huge well done to Dan and Connor – our first London Marathon charity runners! Congratulations

Ronan and fellow students completed the full 10km.

Record numbers at 10km Challenge

A record 220 walkers and runners took part in the Derwen College 10km Challenge on Saturday

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The Vintage Advantage celebrates fifth birthday

We are celebrating the fifth anniversary of our, The Vintage Advantage, marking five years of providing

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Derwen College staff walk on fire to raise over £800

Five of our brave colleagues faced the heat at Whittington Castle, walking barefoot across hot embers

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Derwen College wins national award for inclusive shopping project

A student‑led project at Derwen College has won a national award after learners worked with staff

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.