Condover College

What Condover College does

Condover College Ltd (operating as Condover Care and Learning) is a UK specialist care and education provider founded in 2004 by Steve McGill and headquartered in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The organisation delivers three integrated service lines to adults aged 18 and over with moderate to severe learning disabilities, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, multi-sensory impairment, and complex needs: a specialist further-education programme at the Grafton Centre (catering to approximately 30 students via a Design for Living Pathway and an Employability Pathway including supported internships), a residential care operation comprising 15 schemes accommodating 81-90 residents on 38-week or 52-week placements, and an Opportunities Programme of community-based day activities delivered from Longbow House in Shrewsbury and the new Activity Centre opened in June 2026. A Short Breaks / respite scheme at Greenfields provides additional six-bed capacity.

Underlying service technology rests on a person-centred care methodology rather than software: a Total Communication Environment (Makaton, TaSSeLs, eye-gaze, high-tech AAC, picture support), the NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) behavioural-support framework for which Condover is a designated Centre of Excellence with in-house trainers, and an integrated multidisciplinary therapy model embedding physiotherapy and speech and language therapy directly within education and residential settings (recognised by the 2025 Natspec Innovation Award).

Revenue is generated exclusively through local-authority commissioning: Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans fund education placements, local authority social care budgets fund 38/52-week residential packages, and short-break and day-opportunities placements are funded as separate care packages. The company is a Registered Society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, operating on a not-for-profit basis with all surplus reinvested in services. Distribution is single-channel and regional, relying on direct admissions (via downloadable forms, open days, and personal visits) and relationships with Shropshire-based local authority commissioners; there is no multi-region presence, no private-pay pricing, and no reseller or marketplace channel.

Name

Condover College

Legal name

Condover College Ltd

Website

https://condovercollege.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Condover College (Condover Care and Learning) is a Shropshire-based specialist further education and residential care provider for adults 18+ with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, operating 15 residential schemes plus the Grafton education centre and an Opportunities Programme, funded via local authority EHC plans and care commissioning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Education and Residential Care for Learning Disabilities

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Specialist further education
• Residential care services
• Learning disability support
• Respite care services
• Day opportunities programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Shrewsbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. EHC Plan and Local Authority Funding: The majority of students are funded through Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans commissioned by local authorities. This covers education placements for students aged 18-25 with SEND. The college recommends families begin the application process when the child is 13-14 years old (school year 8/9) to allow time for EHC plan assessment and funding approval.
2. Residential Care Funding: Residential placements on a 38-week or 52-week basis are funded through local authority social care budgets, typically as part of an individual's care package under EHC plans or separate care assessments.
3. Short Breaks / Respite Care: Short break (respite) placements at the Greenfields scheme are offered on a planned basis, typically for all or part of a week (Friday–Monday or Monday–Friday). These are scheduled four months in advance and funded through short-term care packages.
4. Day Opportunities Programme: The Opportunities Programme provides day activities Monday–Friday, 10am to 4pm, from Longbow House in Shrewsbury. These may be funded through day care provisions within EHC plans or local authority arrangements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Condover College provides specialist further education and residential care for adults aged 18-25 (and continuing 18+) with moderate to severe learning disabilities, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, multi-sensory impairment and complex needs. Services are delivered through the Grafton Centre (education), 15 community-based residential schemes (38- or 52-week placements), the Greenfields Short Breaks respite service, and the Opportunities Programme of day activities. The integrated model combines curriculum pathways (Design for Living and Employability), embedded physiotherapy and speech & language therapy, and NAPPI behavioural support within a Total Communication Environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Programme at the Grafton Centre Holistic student-centred curriculum at the Grafton Centre for adults aged 18-25 with moderate to severe learning disabilities, PMLD, autism, multi-sensory impairment and complex needs. Focuses on independence, functional skills, communication and preparation for adult life through the Design for Living Pathway and Employability Pathway. Funded via EHC plans and delivered in small classes with embedded physiotherapy and speech & language therapy.
• Residential Care Service Community-based residential care in small homes of 2-7 residents in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire, offered on 38-week or 52-week placements. Supports adults with learning disabilities, PMLD, autism and complex needs with daily living, NAPPI behavioural support, access to the Opportunities Programme, and integrated physiotherapy and SALT. Funded through local authority social care budgets and care packages under EHC plans or separate care assessments.
• Short Breaks (Respite) at Greenfields Planned respite placements at the Greenfields six-bed dormer bungalow in Bings Heath, typically for all or part of a week (Friday-Monday or Monday-Friday), scheduled four months in advance. Activities include day trips, bowling, cinema, swimming, gardening, cooking and social events. Funded through short-term care packages.
• Opportunities Programme (Day Activities) Day activities programme from Longbow House in Shrewsbury, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, offering nature exploration, Zumba, arts and crafts, laughter yoga, cookery, music, sensory sessions, bike rides, work experience and community outings. Funded through day care provisions within EHC plans or local authority arrangements. Transport for day learners is subject to funding approval.
• Employability Pathway with Supported Internships Vocational pathway for students whose aspirations include voluntary or paid work. Includes matched work placements at employers such as National Trust properties, stables, libraries, hair salons, fire stations, dog homes and charity shops, with job coaching and an option for a supported internship in the final year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ofsted 'Outstanding' overall grade (February 2024 inspection)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dulson TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Dulson Training delivers one of Condover College's paid internship programmes for students. Condover College nominated Dulson Training for the Employer of People with a Disability Award at the Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2026, where Dulson Training was named a finalist. This recognises Dulson Training's commitment to inclusive employment and skills development.
• Berry's ConsultancycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 June 2026Berry's Consultancy worked closely with Condover College in the design and construction of the new purpose-built Activity Centre for the Opportunities Programme. The centre officially opened on 8 June 2026, representing years of collaborative development from planning through to completion.
• S J Roberts Construction LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 June 2026S J Roberts Construction Ltd served as the construction partner for the new purpose-built Activity Centre. The Managing Director Mike Sambrook was present at the opening ceremony on 8 June 2026. The partnership delivered a facility with generous, accessible spaces and an adapted outdoor cycle path.
• Peter AndreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision personality and presenter Peter Andre attended the Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2026 for the third consecutive year, presenting awards and recognising the dedication of care professionals. His attendance at the awards provided high-profile recognition for the sector and the college's finalists.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liaise: Independent specialist education and care provider (formerly Liaise Loddon) for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism in Hampshire. Comparable integrated education, residential and supported-living portfolio serving EHC plan-funded placements.
• Home From Home Care: Family-run specialist residential provider for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Lincolnshire/Suffolk. Matches Condover's small-home, person-centred residential model for the same age group and need profile.
• National Star College: Specialist further education and residential college in Cheltenham/Herefordshire for young people with complex physical, learning and sensory disabilities. Closest direct peer to Condover: same FE-plus-residential model serving 18-25 with complex needs, CQC and Ofsted regulated.
• Orchard Hill College: Specialist further education college with residential options for students 16-25 with learning disabilities and/or autism across London/Surrey. Comparable specialist FE-plus-residential structure and age cohort to Condover's Grafton Centre model.

Broad incumbents

• United Response: National charity providing supported living, residential care, and day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Serves the same EHC plan / local authority commissioning market with a national footprint and broader service range.
• Hft (Home Farm Trust): National charity supporting adults with learning disabilities through supported living, residential care and day services. Comparable commissioner-funded operating model with full UK reach and similar person-centred positioning to Condover.
• Cambian Group: Specialist education and care provider for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs across the UK. Provides both education and residential services, overlapping with Condover's specialist FE and supported living model but across a much larger footprint.
• Royal Mencap Society: The UK's largest charity for people with learning disabilities, providing supported living, residential, education and advocacy services. Same population and funding streams as Condover but operates as a national federation rather than a single-site specialist provider.
• Sense: National charity for people with complex disabilities including those with multi-sensory impairment. Condover serves a similar population (multi-sensory impairment, complex needs) and Sense runs specialist supported living, day services and information services.
• Achieve Together: Large national specialist provider of residential, supported living and day services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Operates broader geographic footprint and a wider portfolio than Condover but in the same commissioner-funded space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CondoverCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/CondoverCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/condover-college-limited

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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