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Derwen College

Derwen College Profile


Location: Find a school in SY11 3JA or in Oswestry

Derwen College is a national residential college in Oswestry, Shropshire, providing specialist education and care for students aged 16-25 with learning difficulties resulting from autism, aspergers, physical disabilities and complex needs. The college uses a holistic approach to ensure that its students are able to lead independent and meaningful lives. Derwen College offers academic, practical and independent living skills to help prepare students for adult life, including an equine therapy programme and personalised support. The college is set in the beautiful countryside of north Shropshire and has modern, well-equipped facilities including specialist classrooms, a library, an art studio and a sensory room. It also offers residential accommodation for up to 33 students and has an active student association.*



GSSLA Code Name: E06000051

Boarders: Boarding School

Special Classes: Has Special Classes

Head: Principal Ruth Thomas ()

Administrative Ward: Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn

Physical Addres

Whittington Road Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3JA

Postal Addres

Whittington Road Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3JA


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities that are available to students at Derwen College at Whittington Road Gobowen Oswestry SY11 3JA. These may include clubs and societies, sports clubs, music groups, and outdoor activities.

Public Transport

Derwen College at Whittington Road, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3JA is well served by public transport. There are regularly scheduled bus services running from the nearby town of Oswestry to Gobowen, which is just a few miles away from the college. Additionally, there are services available from Wrexham and Shrewsbury that run frequently to Oswestry. The nearest railway station to Derwen College is also located in Oswestry, just a short distance from the college. This station connects to various other destinations in the region, like Manchester, Birmingham, and Crewe.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are several shops and restaurants near Derwen College at Whittington Road Gobowen Oswestry SY11 3JA. These include a pharmacy, a bakery, a fast food restaurant, a fish and chip shop, a coffee shop, and a pub.

School Fees

There are school fees for Derwen College at Whittington Road Gobowen Oswestry SY11 3JA. These fees vary depending on the type of course you are studying and the level of course you are attending.

School Social Media

Derwen College's Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/Derwen-College-Gobowen- Oswestry-SY11-3JA
Derwen College's Twitter account can be found at www.twitter.com/DerwenCollege
Derwen College's Instagram account can be found at www.instagram.com/derwencollege/
Derwen College's Pinterest page can be found at www.pinterest.com/derwencollege
Derwen College's LinkedIn page can be found at www.linkedin.com/company/derwen-college


Additional Contact Info

Telephone: +44 (0)1691 682272
Website: www.derwen.ac.uk
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1691661234

Parliamentary Constituency: North Shropshire
Administrative Ward: Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn
Geographic Location: Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
LSOA: Shropshire 003A
Special Classes: Has Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Not applicable

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FAQs - Derwen College

Derwen College currently has pupils attending from ages 16 to 25.

  • Girls:
  • Boys:

The listed Religious Character for Derwen College is .

Derwen College Boarder policy is defined as: Boarding School<

Derwen College currently has pupils attending from ages 16 to 25.

Derwen College has a pupil capacity of .

The is Principal Ruth Thomas.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty .

Derwen College is Special Post 16 Institution.

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