With more than £100 million of recent investment in resources and facilities Reaseheath College provides students with access to leading edge equipment, ensuring hands-on experience with industry standard technology.

Set within 21 acres of farm, woodland, and formal gardens, our beautiful Cheshire countryside campus is equipped with state-of-the-art resources that support a wide range of academic and practical disciplines.

We continually invest in our campus and facilities to ensure our students experience the highest quality of education, leaving us industry-focused and career-ready.

Here are some of our most recent developments:

  • Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre: £8 million facility with GPS and robotic systems, and advanced machinery such as John Deere and New Holland tractors, Claas mowers, and Amazone sprayers. It features the Lely Vector Smart Feeding System and an arable data centre for sustainable research.
  • Sports Science and Performance Academy: £6 million facility with a multi-purpose sports hall, fitness studio, testing centre, gym, floodlit 3G pitch, performance analysis suite, strength and conditioning room, and a health and wellbeing hub.
  • National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology (HEST): £8.3 million facility with Priva automated glasshouses and a vertical farming research centre with growing chambers and a micro-scale testing lab.
  • Reaseheath Food Centre: £7 million facility for dairy processing, butchery, bakery, cake design, and confectionery. The centre is used by local, national, and international manufacturers for product development, technical advice, and staff training.
  • Reaseheath Equestrian Centre: BHS-approved facility with indoor and outdoor arenas, stabling for 60 horses, and a Riding Simulator. Features training mirrors, a judge’s box, gallery seating, showjumping and dressage setups, and an RDA facility.
  • Animal Centre: Our licensed zoo houses over 1,000 animals across 125 species. It includes a Reptile House, Aquatics Centre, and Zoological Training Facility, with recent additions such as pygmy goats and pygmy marmosets, and ongoing upgrades like a developing rainforest room and updated aviary.
  • Veterinary Nursing Centre: Professional practice environment equipped with a dispensary, radiography suite, laboratory, anaesthetic areas, OSCE examination room, clinical skills suites, dedicated classroom, consultation rooms, treatment areas, and recovery facilities.

Investment

Academy of Engineering, Technology, and Construction

With cutting-edge technology and workshops, including a £7 million Advanced Engineering Centre, our students develop the technical skills needed to excel in the dynamic fields of engineering and construction. Prepare to build the future with us.

Agricultural Engineering

· Agri-Tech Centre: £7 million facility equipped with the latest technology for precision engineering.
· Diagnostic Tools: Industry-standard equipment for maintaining complex machinery.
· Hands-On Training: Hydraulic rigs, electronics labs, and running engine rigs for practical diagnostics.

Construction

· T Level Construction Facility: Opened in 2023, this £2.1m facility features three classrooms and an Innovation Hub, with £300,000 worth of equipment including CAD software, VR headsets, drones, and advanced surveying tools.
· Bespoke Workshops: Six spacious, well-equipped for a variety of trades, including bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering Workshop plus a new £250,000 workshop featuring multi skills, apprentice bricklaying, KS4, and indoor surveying areas.
· Advanced Construction Training (ACT) Project: Focused on enhancing digital skills in construction across Cheshire.
· Leading Edge Technology: Leica robotic total station, Leica laser scanner, 3D printers, Computer Aided Design (CAD) software packages, tensile testing machine, Leica levelling devices, surveying drones, Leica 3D laser scanning device, and CNC routing machine.
· Coming Soon: Handheld drones, Additions surveying equipment.

Engineering Apprenticeships

· Heavy Engineering Workshops: Designed for apprentices working with large transport vehicles.
· Industry Partnerships: Collaborations with companies like First Bus and JCB for top-tier training.

Motor Vehicle

· Workshop: A £1 million facility with five bays, equipped with Iveco and TEXA diagnostic tools.
· Simulated MOT Test Lane: Eleven ramps for hands-on learning and a MOT-standard test lane.
· EV Training Centre: Featuring the Lucas Nuelle EV Car Train rig for cutting-edge electric vehicle training.

Academy of Food and Rural Business

At Reaseheath College, our Academy of Food and Rural Business is leading the way in food science and technology education. Thanks to a recent £7 million investment, our state-of-the-art facilities offer students unparalleled hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. This ensures that our graduates are not just prepared, but primed for successful and dynamic careers in the food and rural business sectors.

Bakery, Pâtisserie, and Confectionery

• Commercial Bakery: Equipped with industrial-sized Lincat and multi-deck ovens along with specialised equipment such as kitchen aid mixers and chocolate enrobers.
• Pâtisserie Area: A dedicated space for exploring the art of pâtisserie, working with sugar and tempering chocolate to design bespoke products such as Easter eggs, chocolate bars, celebration cakes and wedding cakes.
• Sugarcraft Room: Wide range of tools for professional cake design including modelling tools, cutters, turntables, airbrushes patchwork cutters, embossers, rolling pins, sugar lace, smocking tools, cookie cutters, piping bags, and tubes.

Business

• Industry Connections: Strong links with local, national, and international organisations, providing students with valuable insights and opportunities for product development projects, technical advice sessions, and staff training.
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour Development: Experience in business-based subjects like leadership, management, marketing, finance, and HR, through industry work-experience and our Career Ready programme.
• Real-World Exposure: Industry site visits, industry lead roleplays, industry-informed assessments, work-experience, and guest speakers.
• Digital Equipment: Leading edge digital meeting and recording equipment for recording industry assessments such chairing meetings, coaching and mentoring sessions, presentations and pitches, plus self-tracking cameras.

Food Science and Technology

• Commercial Dairy Processing Halls: Equipped with the modern technology, meeting British Retail Consortium Global Standards accreditation at Grade AA+ standards for food safety.
• Research and Development Equipment: Includes Anhydro spray drier, evaporator, Tetra Pak Scanima mixer emulsifying system, UHT and aseptic filler, pasteurisation and separation plant, Ultra filtration system, central clean in place system, Tetra Pak OST cheese vat, plus traditional cheese vats and ice cream manufacturing systems.
• Food Innovation Rooms: Dedicated spaces for new product development, featuring deck ovens, proving overs, pastry laminator, varying bowl mixers including craft bakery items.
• Vertical Farming Research Centre: Includes growing chambers and a micro-scale testing lab, enabling students to explore sustainable farming practices and innovative agricultural technologies.

Academy of Land and Environment

Our students work with advanced machinery, automated systems, and expansive farmland, gaining practical, hands-on experience in agriculture and environmental conservation. Here, you’ll learn to lead the way in sustainable practices and innovative land management.

Agriculture

· Advanced Machinery: John Deere R Series and New Holland T Series tractors, along with Claas mowers, Amazone sprayers, and more.
· Comprehensive Training: Tenstar simulators provide hands-on tractor and machinery training.
· Automated Systems: The Lely Vector Smart Feeding System supports precise, automated nutrition for the dairy herd.
· Research: Arable data centre for research on forage, slurry, and water quality.
· Farmland: Access to expanded cropland, including wheat, barley, peas, and maize.
· Livestock: Practical experience managing sheep, cattle, and pigs with a focus on animal welfare and best practices.

Environmental Conservation

· Natural Habitats: On-campus woodlands and wetlands for habitat management and conservation techniques.
· Sustainability Focus: Projects on biodiversity and sustainable land management to address climate change.
· Real-World Projects: Collaborations with local and national conservation organisations.

Forestry and Arboriculture

· Tree Inspection Tools: Includes tomograph for assessing tree health.
· State-of-the-Art Equipment: MEWP for safe working at height, timber grab, tracked chipper, chainsaws, and a sawmill.
· Ecological Monitoring: Wildlife cameras and water quality kits for in-depth ecological assessments.

Horticulture and Landscape

· Priva Glasshouses: £1.2 million automated glasshouses with advanced climate control and fertigation systems.
· Vertical Farm: £405,000 facility with advanced LED lighting and cloud-based control systems.
· Formal Grounds: 21 acres encompassing specialist plant collections, unusual trees and native, landscaped areas, and sports pitches.

Floristry

· Professional Studios: Dedicated design spaces in the £8.3 million Centre for Horticulture, the Environment, and Sustainable Technology.
· On-Campus Resources: Access to the campus’s extensive plant collections for foraging and creative projects.
· Specialist Materials: High-quality tools and materials support the creation of intricate designs.
· Photographic Studio: Under development for capturing and marketing floral designs.

Academy of Sport, Health, and Public Services

Our state-of-the-art sports science and fitness facilities, along with specialized training areas, provide the perfect environment for students to thrive. Whether you’re aiming for a career in sports, adventure, or public service, you’ll find the support and resources you need here.

Adventure Sport

· College Lake: Ideal for a variety of water-based activities.
· High Ropes Course: A challenging environment to develop climbing skills.
· Indoor Climbing Wall: Available year-round for climbing practice.
· Bushcraft Area: Used for survival training and outdoor skills.
· Altitude Chamber: Supports and assesses high-altitude training and performance testing.
· Specialist Equipment: Mountain bikes, kayaks, and canoes for practical training.

Personal Training

· Fitness Studio: Equipped with industry-standard equipment and a mirrored wall for technique refinement.
· Gym: Olympic lifting platform, free weights area, and Technogym machines for resistance and cardio training.
· Performance Centre: Advanced performance analysis equipment for athletes and trainers.

Public Services

· Specialist Academy: The Sports Science and Performance Academy delivers bespoke fitness training.
· Outdoor Training: Real-world outdoor training for bushcraft, land navigation, and rock climbing.
· Fire and Rescue HQ: Includes simulated house fire scenarios for practical emergency training.
· Army Taster Camp: Offers immersive residential training experiences.

Sport

· Fitness Suite: Latest cardio and resistance machines, functional training zones, and free weights.
· Sports Hall: Multi-purpose facility for basketball, badminton, netball, and indoor football.
· 3G Pitch: Full-sized, floodlit pitch that meets FA and RFU standards.
· Performance Lab: Altitude chamber, gas analysis machines, and timing gates for precision performance testing.
· GPS Units and VEO Analysis: For real-time player performance tracking.
· Mirrored Studio: Space for fitness classes and technique improvement.

Academy of Animal, Equine, and Veterinary Nursing

With access to a licensed zoo, top-tier equine training arenas, and a professional veterinary nursing centre, our students gain hands-on experience that prepares them for diverse and rewarding careers in animal management and care.

Animal Management

· Licensed Zoo Collection: Houses exotic, companion, and park animals in purpose-built habitats.
· Diverse Species: Over 125 species, including reptiles, mammals, birds, and aquatic life.
· Industry-Standard Facilities: Includes a Reptile House, Aquatics Centre, and Zoological Training Facility.
· Zoo Development: Ongoing upgrades, such as new meerkat, porcupine, and otter enclosures, an upgraded aviary, and a synoptic classroom converted from the old civet enclosure.
· Continual Investment: Ongoing improvements to maintain our zoo’s leading role in animal welfare and education.

Veterinary Nursing

· Professional Facilities: Equipped with a dispensary, radiography suite, laboratory, and anaesthetic areas.
· OSCE Suite: A permanent OSCE examination room replicates the real-world test environment.
· Practical Training: Experience in surgical assistance, anaesthesia, patient care, and diagnostic testing.
· Comprehensive Resources: Full set of consultation rooms, treatment areas, and recovery facilities ensure hands-on, real-world practice.

Equestrian Centre

· Indoor Arena: A 30x60m arena with an Andrews Bowen ProWax surface, training mirrors, judge’s box, gallery seating, and PA system.
· Outdoor Arenas: Two arenas (30x60m and 20x40m) equipped with Andrews Bowen surfaces, British Showjumping-approved jumps, and dressage boards.
· Stabling: American barn-style stables for 60 horses, with secure tack rooms, rug drying facilities, and an 8-horse walker.
· Competition Centre: Showjumping fences, timing equipment, and a state-of-the-art Riding Simulator.
· Specialist Equipment: Heart rate monitors and training aids for monitoring horse fitness.
· RDA Facilities: Dedicated space for Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) adaptive riding.
· Future Enhancements: Plans to upgrade the arena surface in the next 12 months.

Academy of Foundation Learning and Life Skills

Based in our £1.5 million Chaffinch Centre, students have access to top-notch facilities and a supportive community in our Academy of Foundation Learning and Life Skills is designed to help our students develop essential personal, learning, and employability skills for a successful future.

· Personalised Learning: Explore subjects of interest and receive tailored support from experienced staff.
· Essential Skills Development: Improve English and math skills while developing key employability skills like timekeeping, teamwork, and understanding body language.
· Leading Edge Facilities: Learn and gain work experience in our industry-standard Food Centre, equestrian centre, commercial farm, sports centre, or specialist teaching zoo.