Andover College, formerly known as Cricklade College, is a Further Education

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. It provides a range of academic and vocational courses to school leavers, adults, employers and the wider local community. Previously known as Cricklade College, the College changed its name following a merger with

Sparsholt College Hampshire Sparsholt College is a Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) college located at Sparsholt near Winchester, with a secondary campus in Andover, both in Hampshire in the south of England. The college provides courses from sixth form to ...

in 2007, forming one of the largest colleges in Hampshire. Andover College is a campus of Sparsholt College Hampshire.

Notable alumni

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Andover College

Sparsholt College
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