Charnwood College

Charnwood College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-18 academy with sixth form, situated in the west of Loughborough in Leicestershire. The academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust and is governed by a Local Governing Body.

The secondary academy has expressive arts facilities which include a dedicated music suite and dance and drama studio. In addition, its sports facilities include a floodlit, all-weather 3G sports pitch, a new sports centre, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a gym, a fitness suite, and extensive playing fields.

Principal

Alastair O'Connor 

Values and vision

Charnwood College is committed to broadening the horizons of each and every one of its students. With the support of the David Ross Education Trust, it is proud to be able to offer high academic standards and unrivalled enrichment and sporting opportunities for its students. The college appreciates and values the fact that every young person who walks through its door is unique. It believes every student has talents and skills that it should nurture and encourage.

The college has a relentless focus on academic achievement, access to tailored scholarships and bursaries, unique partnerships with some of the country’s leading organisations and a very strong and dedicated body of teachers and support staff. It is also proud to be at the heart of its local community and offers a caring environment for young people to learn and grow.

Charnwood College aims to develop respectful, confident, articulate and motivated students, who take responsibility for both their own learning and for their role within society. The college’s commitments to students at Charnwood College are: high academic expectations, unrivalled enrichment opportunities, dedicated pastoral care and learning support, outstanding careers advice and guidance, and a centre of sporting excellence.