What Telford's new sixth form centre could look like - as work at Station Quarter site begins

Telford & Wrekin Council’s former Addenbrooke House offices are being completely renovated for Telford College to relocate its A-Level provision to the new facility.

The development will sit alongside The Quad building, hope to Harper Adams University and a new Digital Skills Hub operated by Telford College.

Telford & Wrekin Council say the multi-million-pound sixth form centre will allow the institution "to significantly expand" its A-Level offering in "a self-contained sixth form setting".

Plans to transform the former Telford Council HQ were given the green light in October last year and is expected to open in September 2026.

In the building there will be state-of-the-art science labs for physics, biology and chemistry, a drama studio, arts studio and bespoke library.

The college says the central Telford location will also make its A-Level facilities more easily accessible from all parts of the town, including south Telford. 

Telford College currently delivers further and higher education courses from its main site in Wellington, alongside its range of technical courses five miles from the town centre.

The renovation of Addenbrooke House is part of a multi-million pound investment in the Wellington campus to transform it into a high-level technical and vocational centre of excellence working with higher education institutions.

Lawrence Wood, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Telford College, said: “The Sixth Form Centre will form another key part of our growing academic presence in the town centre. 

“Sitting alongside the recently opened digital and maths skills hub at The Quad, this latest development strengthens the offer from Telford and Wrekin’s further education college.”

Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet member for children, young people, education, employment and skills, said: “Telford College will be offering existing and new A-Level courses at the centre when it opens in September 2026, giving students a wider choice of qualifications and the skills and knowledge to secure future careers in different sectors which will lead to a bright future.

“We are really excited to see this project start to take shape alongside The Quad – creating an excellent academic campus in the heart of Telford and establishing Telford town centre as the place to gain qualifications, learn new skills and secure great careers.

“Education is the cornerstone of a vibrant community and by investing in educational opportunities we are investing in our future.”