Derwen College’s history starts with Dame Agnes Hunt: a pioneering woman of the Victorian era, and founderof Derwen College.
Derwen College’s Governors and Trustees set the mission and strategic direction of the College.
View the latest job vacancies at Derwen College near Oswestry, Shropshire.
Keep up to date with all the latest news from Derwen College. Find out what is happening across our sites in Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford in Shropshire.
We work with people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including, but not limited to; autism, physical disabilities and behaviours of concern.
Our policies support fairness and consistencyacross Derwen College.
We are currently welcoming applications for admission into Derwen College’s vocational pathways for September 2025.
Find out more about Derwen College via our open days, transition events we will be at, and our charity events.You can also find our term dates here.
Our pathways and programmes are tailored to suit you whether you are looking for a full-time vocational route, or are not quite ready for a customer-facing programme.
Highly Specialist Nurses and Therapists work together as an integrated team at Derwen College.
Derwen College has four sites across Shropshire: Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford.
All your questions answered in our Parent/Carer Handbooks
Take a virtual tour of Derwen College’s Gobowen campus.
During your time at Derwen College, you will be supported to explore your future options.
Young people can attend Derwen College as either a residential or a day student, and both offer amazing opportunities!
Students use information and communications technology (ICT) throughout their working day and in their leisure time
Whether you have an existing hobby, or want to try something new, we have an ever-evolving programme of sport and leisure activities.
Do you have a particular passion you want to keep up while you are at College?
Derwen College hosts a number of charity events each year. We would love to see you at one.
Derwen Charity supports Derwen College according to our students’ and clients’ needs.
Derwen Marketplace is an unique setting where Derwen College students undertake work placements.
The state-of-the-art Bradbury Hydrotherapy Pool provides students with an invaluable physiotherapy resource.
Welcome to Derwen College’s online merchandise shop. All sales from the shop support our students’ vocational learning.
When you stay at Hotel 751 you support Derwen College students from our hospitality and food pathway on their training journey.
Offers adults with learning disabilities, and associated needs, the opportunity to enjoy an individually tailored short break.
Contact residences 8.45am–5pm
Contact information for day students at Derwen College.
Whether you are a visitor or a new student coming to Derwen, reception is your first point of contact.
Contact details to reach our directors, heads of department and other managers at Derwen.
Posted: 26th June 2025
Students showcased their culinary talents and cultural knowledge in an exciting Nutritious Nations competition held during their weekly Independent Living Skills (ILS) sessions. Each of…
Posted: 23rd June 2025
Our recent art competition was a feast for the senses, which brought together learners from our Learning for Life and Nurture programmes. The competition and…
Posted: 20th June 2025
We are so proud to announce that Anna Redding has been named ‘Inspirational Adult Learner of the Year’ at the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards 2025.…
Posted: 18th June 2025
Hundreds of people, including families, students, staff, and the local community, along with nearly 100 dogs, visited our Fete and Dog Show for a day…
Posted: 13th June 2025
Student Alice Glennon has been recognised with a prestigious national award for her outstanding work promoting Makaton signing in the mainstream media, including on television’s…
Students from our Horticulture pathway joined forces with learners from Lakelands Academy and North Shropshire College to create a stunning display of bedding plants in…
Thank you so much to Bridgnorth Golf Club who raised an impressive £2,973 for our Derwen College Charity, supporting students with special educational needs and…
Posted: 12th June 2025
Students from Derwen College’s Performing Arts pathway showcased their skills, confidence and creativity this week in an exciting in-house dance competition. Dancers from Derwen Dance…
Posted: 11th June 2025
Thank you to the hard-working team of HSBC employees who swapped computer screens for spades during a recent volunteering day at Derwen College – making…
Posted: 2nd June 2025
Sassy Pink Ladies, leather-clad T-Birds, a super sweet Sandy, and an unforgettable Teen Angel named Barry Garlow were among the highlights of our dazzling summer…
Posted: 30th May 2025
Two dedicated support practitioners from Derwen College have successfully completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £1,000 for the College. Couple Danielle Thomas and…
Posted: 22nd May 2025
Number skills and creativity were a winning formula for Derwen College Number Day, a maths celebration inspired by National Numeracy Day. Students from across all…
