Raising Aspirations, Unlocking Potential, Advancing Futures is the underpinning mission which defines the purpose of the Sparsholt College Group.
Sparsholt College Group is committed to supporting all learners, staff, employers and wider stakeholders to be aspirational in their ambitions, to provide support throughout their unique and personalised journey with us, enabling them to make advancements in their own careers, their organisation or as a community.
Sparsholt College Group is connected by a shared mission, vision and set of values.
Building upon the good reputation that Sparsholt College Group enjoys for the quality and standard of its learning provision, the cornerstones of our Vision are:
Delivering a broad range of academic, vocational and technical qualifications and training ranging from Entry Level through to Level 4. With access to modern facilities and specialist equipment, learners and businesses are best prepared for their future endeavours. Working with an extensive range of employers, the Andover campus has a growing portfolio of apprenticeship programmes from Level 2 to Level 4 alongside a responsive business training programme that is tailored to their individual requirements.
Delivering the full spectrum of land-based subjects and technical qualifications from Entry Level through to Level 3. With access to high specification equipment and industry standard facilities to enrich the learning experience, learners are well prepared to serve the land-based industry or progress to higher level studies. An extensive range of apprenticeship programmes serve industry needs alongside a comprehensive full-cost course portfolio to upskill individuals for technical competences and skills required to work within the sector.
Dedicated to fostering innovation and research to drive advances within the rural sector and to promote sustainability thereby equipping our graduates to be the future leaders in the sector. We offer a broad range of land-based subjects including animal and zoo management, equine science, sustainable agriculture, fisheries and wildlife and ecology. Courses range from Access to Higher Education and undergraduate degree studies to Masters and PhDs, alongside a growing number of higher apprenticeships to meet the changing needs of industry.
We are committed to ensuring that every learner who chooses to study with us, at whatever level, is inspired to realise their ambitions.
We will deliver our shared vision by: