Henshaws Specialist College
Nursing home · Harrogate
Henshaws College, Bogs Lane, Harrogate, HG1 4ED
Run by Henshaws Society for Blind People
- GoodCQC · Mar 2020
- 8.4Our score
- Beds50
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01423 886451
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 March 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Henshaws Specialist College
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125001302
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Henshaws Specialist College
Henshaws Specialist College offers places at its Harrogate campus for young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs. The college combines education, residential support and health services for learners with sight loss, physical disabilities and other disabilities.
Qualified therapists and clinical specialists develop individual learner support packages and help students access the curriculum. College life includes personal development, arts and crafts, residential services and specialist facilities. The wider organisation also provides vision support, enablement and counselling for people living with sight loss.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Harrogate
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station ViewHarrogate | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Belmont House Care HomeHarrogate | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Vida HallHarrogate | 0.5 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Bilton Hall Nursing HomeHarrogate | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The GablesHarrogate | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Harrogate specialist college
- Qualified therapy team
- Residential and curriculum support
Suits: Young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Henshaws College, Bogs Lane, Harrogate, HG1 4ED
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Questions families ask
How many counselling sessions do they offer?
They offer up to six counselling sessions, helping people work towards greater independence and other support where appropriate.
Do they run courses for living well with sight loss?
Yes. They run courses once a week for four weeks, both in person and virtually, covering available support and shared experiences.
What age group can study at Henshaws Specialist College?
The Harrogate campus offers places for young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs.
Do you need to register before using their support services?
Yes. People must first register with Henshaws so referrals can be made to suitable services and service use can be recorded.
How much does Henshaws Specialist College cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Henshaws Specialist College for its weekly fee. As a guide, North Yorkshire council paid on average £751 a week for a nursing care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,521 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.