albemarle centre
The farm is a fantastic facility which enhances student learning at Oathall in
many different ways. We are able to offer recognised vocational qualifications
in this field but many different subject areas use it in a practical way to aid
learning including art, maths, English, science and even ICT. Oathall Farm’s
contribution both as a curricular support and to students personal development
is nationally recognised as outstanding as you can see from this quote from an
Ofsted inspector following a visit: “The farm is a centre of excellence for the
college, the local community and for schools nationally and internationally. It
provides memorable experiences and cross-curricular learning, generates an
impressive network of partnerships, makes community cohesion an exceptionally
strong and working reality and motivates students of all abilities.” There has
been a farm at Oathall for over 70 years, it was established in the Second World
War and is now made up of extensive fields, animal enclosures, a large barn and
glasshouse to grow seasonal plants. We keep a variety of livestock including
pigs, cattle, sheep and poultry. In recent years we’ve welcomed visitors such as
HRH Prince of Wales and Alan Titchmarsh to the farm as well as hundreds of
school and community groups. Each May we hold an open day on the farm, please
keep an eye on the school calendar for more information closer to the time.
