Condover College Limited, Shrewsbury
Condover College Limited is a special school for pupils aged 18 to 24 in Shrewsbury. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Condover College Limited in detail
Condover College Limited in its own words
In its own words: "Our outstanding education programme at our Grafton Centre acts as a transition between school and adult life, allowing students to maximise their potential and grow. More Care Care Condover College residents stay in spacious, high-quality accommodation and have access to a range of educational, leisure and employment opportunities."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Condover College Limited are Oakwood School (2.9 miles, Good); Harlescott House School (4.2 miles, Good); The Keystone Academy (4.4 miles); and Bettws Lifehouse (5.2 miles, Good).
Oakwood SchoolHarlescott House SchoolThe Keystone AcademyBettws Lifehouse
Who goes there
Condover College Limited has a SEN unit for visual impairment, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Condover College Limited is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Condover College Limited.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
SEN unit: Vision, Multi-sensory, SLD +1
SEN Provision
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Condover College Limited
Celebrating Excellence and Success at the Partners in Care Awards 2026
23 Sep 2026
Celebrating Rebecca Jones
21 Sep 2026
Celebrating a year of achievement at the Grafton Centre
27 Jul 2026
The Grafton Centre Learners Celebrate in Style at Their Jungle-Themed Graduation Party
23 Jul 2026
CCL Celebrates National Recognition at Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2026
22 Jun 2026
Exciting News for The Opportunities Programme
18 Jun 2026
From Condover College Limited's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Condover College Limited is in Shropshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Shrewsbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Shrewsbury
Across Shropshire council
Places available
3,213
Applications
2,845
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All secondary applications across Shropshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
Special educational needs provision
Condover College Limited has a SEN unit for visual impairment, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Condover College Limited is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Condover College Limited
What is Condover College Limited's Ofsted rating?
Condover College Limited was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for Condover College Limited?
No fixed boundary. When Condover College Limited is oversubscribed, Shropshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Does Condover College Limited have specialist SEN provision?
Condover College Limited has a SEN unit for visual impairment, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Condover College Limited is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Condover College Limited?
Apply through Shropshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Condover College Limited on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Condover College Limited?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Condover College Limited?
Condover College Limited is at Grafton Centre, Grafton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)