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: 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…
Posted: 19th May 2025
Our Performing Arts students had an unforgettable experience when they enjoyed an exclusive concert and workshop in the lead-up to The Whittington Music Festival. Held…
Posted: 22nd April 2025
Students Brodie and Tom are gaining valuable work and independence skills, thanks to a fantastic partnership with Woodland Park Lodges. We are proud to have…
Posted: 16th April 2025
At Derwen College, learning stretches far beyond the classroom. This month, students welcomed music and dance acts who brought with them inspiration, excitement, and valuable…
Our Horticulture team are delighted to have planted a new mini fruit orchard at our Gobowen campus. Thanks to a generous donation of apple trees…
Posted: 10th April 2025
Our Nurture programme students have been out and about hiding hand-made gifts around Gobowen campus. As part of their Communication and Interaction session, Nurture students…
Posted: 9th April 2025
Health and wellbeing are an important part of learning for students at College. Which is why our nursing team hold regular workshops in addition to…
Posted: 8th April 2025
The sun was shining and spirits were high as 187 walkers and runners took part in our 10km Challenge on Saturday, raising funds for Derwen…
Posted: 2nd April 2025
Two of our intrepid Support Practitioners are set to take on the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge, accompanied by their energetic one-year-old Labrador, Duke. Gavin Blears,…
