Learn with us
We offer full and part-time, residential and day courses for around 200 disabled students aged between 16 – 25 years old, at Ullenwood, Hereford and Wales.
About our learning programmes
National Star is an exciting and ‘Good’ (Ofsted 2023) independent specialist college for disabled students.
There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ National Star student. Most are between 16 and 25-years old and have a range of physical and learning disabilities. We offer full and part-time, residential and day courses for around 200 disabled students in Cheltenham, Hereford and Wales.
The diversity of all learners is what makes National Star a unique and vibrant place to learn.
We offer day courses across the UK – working in partnership with general further education colleges, schools and employers.
We will work with you to build an individual programme based on your interests, aspirations and requirements. Tutors, personal learning coordinators, care and support workers and therapy staff will work together to enable you to achieve your goals.
If your aim is to get a job or voluntary role after college we can support you with that too.
Explore our learning programmes at our three campuses
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Learn with us in Cheltenham
We have a broad range of students and have created three programmes of learning. These maximise the outcomes that can be achieved by our students, regardless of their disabilities.
Learn in Cheltenham
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Learn with us in Hereford
We offer an innovative and creative learning environment for day students with physical or learning disabilities.
Learn in Hereford
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Learn with us in Wales
Further Education College for disabled students aged 16-25 with physical and learning disabilities. Learn with us at National Star Wales.
Learn in Wales
Our daughter Catrin who has very complex needs, has received outstanding support from the knowledgeable, committed and experienced staff at National Star during her time there. The progress she has made, particularly from the specialised therapies available to her, has been wonderful to see.

What we offer
We invest time in getting to know your ideas for the future so that we understand what you need to learn to get there. This starts from the day we meet you and your parents and carers for the first time.
We will create a flexible, creative and bespoke learning programme for you.
View our prospectus in full below or download our prospectus here.
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Application process
We will support you every step of the way when you apply to learn with us at National Star.
Read our application process
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Therapy and medical support
We have many therapy programmes to meet the needs of students.
Therapy and medical support
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Student Union
Our Student Union represents the voices of all students at National Star and helps to make sure that college is a great place to live and learn.
Meet our student union
Learn with us in other ways
Events
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Work Outcomes Student Recruitment Event
Come along to our student information event at Greensteps, off the A4019 Tewkesbury Road in Cheltenham and find out more.
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Student Transition Event
National Star students and their parents are invited to join us at a face-to-face transition event at our Ullenwood campus in February 2024.
Preparing for life after college
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Life after college
From day one, we will work with you and your family or supporters to put together a plan for life after college.