National Star College
URN: 131944 • Cheltenham GL53 9QU
Overview
- Name
- National Star College
- URN
- 131944
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Kingsbury Elia (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01242527631
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ullenwood Manor, Cheltenham GL53 9QU
Summary
National Star College, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is a specialist post-16 institution dedicated to providing further education and residential services for young people aged 16 to 25 with physical and learning disabilities, as well as acquired brain injuries. The college offers a range of full and part-time courses tailored to individual needs, fostering personal development and independence.
The institution operates with a strong ethos centred on empowering students to achieve their potential as active citizens. National Star College emphasizes a supportive learning environment, with various pathways designed to enhance skills and promote independence. In addition to academic courses, the college offers community learning programmes and respite services for families.
National Star also engages with the local community through initiatives like StarBistro, a social enterprise run by students, and StarGolf, an accessible golf course. The college hosts regular open days for prospective students and their families, providing opportunities to explore the facilities and meet staff.
The institution operates with a strong ethos centred on empowering students to achieve their potential as active citizens. National Star College emphasizes a supportive learning environment, with various pathways designed to enhance skills and promote independence. In addition to academic courses, the college offers community learning programmes and respite services for families.
National Star also engages with the local community through initiatives like StarBistro, a social enterprise run by students, and StarGolf, an accessible golf course. The college hosts regular open days for prospective students and their families, providing opportunities to explore the facilities and meet staff.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- 24/09/2025 · News Green award for biodiversity passionate students National Star has been presented with a prestigious Green Award at BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s ‘Make (sen)
- Register your place (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Cheltenham term dates (other)
- Hereford term dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service (72.7)
- Belmont School (64.5)
- Battledown Centre for Children and Families (60.9)
- University of Gloucestershire (58.7)
- Bettridge School (55.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- College / FE residential accommodation
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 220
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1967-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 220 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 220 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 220 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 220 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 170 |
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