About Us
In August 2025, Loughborough College and SMB College Group merged, creating the newly formed Loughborough College Group.
Stephenson College is our technical and trade campus, situated on the outskirts of Coalville.
The College has state-of-the-art working environments for Motor Vehicle, Construction and Engineering as well as fantastic facilities for Hair and Beauty and Health & Social Care, in addition, to open learning and classroom spaces. We are also proud to house brand new Electrical, Gas and Plumbing workshops.
The College design has been heralded as an example of best practice, offering an innovative, inclusive, and inspiring approach to learning. Stephenson College also specialises in providing high-quality Apprenticeship opportunities to students from across the country.
Stephenson College has also recently significantly enhanced its vehicle engineering training facilities by unveiling a state-of-the-art HGV workshop and a dedicated forklift truck workshop, positioning it at the forefront of technical and trade education in the region.
£55m invested in facilities across Loughborough College Group
More than 2000 employer partnerships
Home to a fully electric HGV, loaned by Volta Trucks, giving students hands-on experience with pioneering transport technology
A welcome from our Principal, Jonny Watkin
As the technical and trade skills hub of Loughborough College Group, Stephenson College provides industry-standard facilities across Motor Vehicle, Construction, Engineering, Hair and Beauty, and Health and Social Care. Apprentices and full-time students benefit from workshops, salons, and classrooms designed to give the strongest possible foundation for future careers.
Stephenson has a proud reputation for delivering high-quality Apprenticeships and training in partnership with leading employers. Strong industry links ensure that students gain the practical skills, experience, and opportunities they need to progress.
Stephenson continues to support ambition, inclusion, and practical excellence.
Campus investment
We are continuing to invest in the very latest teaching and learning facilities.
Stephenson College is home to cutting-edge facilities that prepare students and apprentices for exciting careers in the technical and trade industries.
We recently upgraded the state-of-the-art electrical workshop — an industry-standard teaching space where learners can thrive. Here, you’ll develop essential skills across topics such as:
- Electrical Science
- Installation Methods
- Health & Safety
- Emerging Technologies
We’ve also welcomed a fully electric HGV truck, generously loaned by Volta Trucks. This pioneering addition provides students with invaluable hands-on experience in technology at the forefront of the transport industry, building the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for the future world of work.
Our Fredie Values
Loughborough College Group is committed to operating with Fairness, Respect Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement at the heart of our organisation.
We are all responsible for ensuring that all individuals receive the same opportunities to develop, grow and achieve their full potential, regardless of personal circumstances and individual differences.
These values are relevant to the whole Loughborough College Group community and support the way in which we work and interact with each other.
Take a look at our courses
Whether you are looking to study a course before going to university or pursue a career in your chosen subject, we’ve got you covered.
Our courses are designed with your future career and progression in mind. We have a dedicated team of teachers with a vast amount of industry experience to get you where you want to go!
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