National Star College - Ullenwood
- Care home
- 88 beds
- Nursing care
- Registered since 2011
- Gloucestershire, South West
Outstanding
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2015.
1 month
since the latest rating was published.
12 of 184
rated care homes in Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding, like this one.
National Star College - Ullenwood: inspection record
Rated Outstanding in September 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 23 September 2026 (assessment visit 21 April 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of assessment: 6 July 2026 – 16 July 2026. National Star College, Ullenwood provides specialist residential care and support for young adults with complex health, physical and learning needs.
- Safe Good
- Effective Outstanding
- Caring Outstanding
- Responsive Outstanding
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted.
People, relatives and staff consistently described the service as a safe and supportive place to live and learn. People told us they felt safe, knew who to speak to if they had concerns and were positive about the care and support they received. Relatives spoke highly of the support provided, describing staff as responsive, caring and committed to achieving good outcomes for people.
People received person-centred care from staff who knew them well and supported them to make choices, develop independence and plan for their futures. Communication needs were understood and supported through appropriate assistive technology and tailored approaches. People were involved in decisions about their care and education, and staff worked closely with families and multidisciplinary professionals to promote positive outcomes and smooth transitions. Staff training and healthcare support arrangements were well established, helping people to receive care safely and effectively.
Leaders promoted an open, inclusive and learning-focused culture. Staff were described as kind, respectful and approachable, and people felt able to raise concerns or provide feedback. Governance systems supported continuous improvement and leaders worked proactively with people, relatives and external partners.
The service demonstrated a strong commitment to person-centred care, safety and continuous improvement, with people supported to achieve positive experiences and outcomes.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Outstanding
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently better than expected compared to similar services. People’s feedback described it as exceptional and distinctive.
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Caring
Outstanding
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding. This meant people were truly respected and valued as individuals; and empowered as partners in their care in an exceptional service.
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Responsive
Outstanding
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding. This meant services were tailored to meet the needs of individuals and delivered to ensure flexibility, choice and continuity of care.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Zoe Barnett
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing, Specialist college service
- Who it supports
- Children 0-18 years, Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)4 inspection reports, latest 6 February 2018. Latest assessment published 23 September 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- National Star Foundation
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 00522846 (opens Companies House)
National Star Foundation runs 5 services in England, 3 of them in the South West. 4 are rated Good or Outstanding and 1 has no rating yet.
Other services run by National Star Foundation
- G Bradbury Gardens Good. Care home with nursing, Gloucestershire
- G Matrixcare Good. Care home, Worcestershire, West Midlands
- G National Star at Ledbury Road Good. Care home with nursing, Herefordshire, West Midlands
- – Foundation House No overall rating. Care home with nursing, Gloucestershire
Getting help from Gloucestershire County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Gloucestershire County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01452 426 868, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Gloucestershire County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does National Star College - Ullenwood provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists National Star College - Ullenwood as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does National Star College - Ullenwood have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 88 beds at National Star College - Ullenwood.
- When was National Star College - Ullenwood last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for National Star College - Ullenwood was published on 23 September 2026.
- Who runs National Star College - Ullenwood?
- National Star College - Ullenwood is run by National Star Foundation. It runs 5 services in England, 3 of them in the South West.
- What is National Star College - Ullenwood's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 23 September 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01242 527631
- Address
- National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QU Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Chargrove Lawn Good, 1.9 miles away
- RI Lilleybrook Care Home Requires improvement, 2 miles away
- RI Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities Requires improvement, 2.1 miles away
- G The Hamptons Good, 2.4 miles away
- RI Bafford House Requires improvement, 2.4 miles away