Lifeworks College
URN: 142065 • Totnes TQ9 6JD
Overview
- Name
- Lifeworks College
- URN
- 142065
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Dorow (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01803865075
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lescaze, Totnes TQ9 6JD
Summary
Lifeworks College, located in Totnes, Devon, is a special post-16 institution dedicated to supporting young people with learning disabilities. With a capacity of 45 students, the college acts as a bridge between school and adult life, offering innovative programmes focused on personal, social, and vocational learning. The curriculum is designed to foster personal growth, skill development, and access to new opportunities, while building on existing knowledge.
The college is part of the Lifeworks charity, which supports families and individuals with learning disabilities throughout Devon. In addition to educational programmes, Lifeworks offers community initiatives co-designed by young people, ensuring their voices and aspirations shape the services provided. The charity also provides residential care for those needing 24-hour support, creating a home-like environment for individuals requiring assistance with daily tasks.
Lifeworks College emphasises a holistic approach to education and care, aiming to empower students and help them lead fulfilling lives. The institution is committed to fostering a supportive community that prioritises the needs and aspirations of its students and their families.
The college is part of the Lifeworks charity, which supports families and individuals with learning disabilities throughout Devon. In addition to educational programmes, Lifeworks offers community initiatives co-designed by young people, ensuring their voices and aspirations shape the services provided. The charity also provides residential care for those needing 24-hour support, creating a home-like environment for individuals requiring assistance with daily tasks.
Lifeworks College emphasises a holistic approach to education and care, aiming to empower students and help them lead fulfilling lives. The institution is committed to fostering a supportive community that prioritises the needs and aspirations of its students and their families.
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Nearby alternatives
- ROC College (part of United Response) (60.2)
- On Track Education West Yarner (52.6)
- Bidwell Brook School (52.4)
- On Track Education Totnes (48.4)
- Dartington College of Arts (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 45 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 45 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 40 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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