LAND BASED STUDIES

Orchard Farm

Our Land Based Studies farm under the edge of the Mendips, set in 2.5 acres of a 200-year-old orchard, where students learn and thrive in the outdoors.

SPECIALISMLand Based Studies
LOCATIONLoxton, Somerset
SETTING2.5-acre orchard
FACILITIESArchery & forge
EHCP SUITABLEYes

Welcome to Orchard Farm

Orchard Farm is a historic orchard nestled under the edge of the Mendips. Learners have access to an amazing green space, fantastic facilities and will be led by a highly trained team that can develop our students' creativity, build practical skills and grow their self-confidence.

The farm setting contains a range of outdoor activities, land based study activities and access to the wider Mendip hills for offsite activities. All of these activities and locations are designed with student development in mind.

Set in 2.5 acres of a 200-year-old orchard, the facility has several indoor and outdoor learning spaces, its own archery range, a forge and an array of animals.

Outdoor learning at Orchard Farm

What you'll study

A practical, outdoor curriculum that helps learners grow, with cultivation, land management, animal care and other hands-on skills.

BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Land Based Studies
AQA Unit Awards
First Aid at Work
Functional Skills English & Maths

Who it's for

Students who thrive in an outdoor, hands-on environment
Young people interested in land-based, environmental and animal care skills
Learners who prefer practical learning over exams
Students who need a calm, natural setting away from the classroom
Those working towards their first vocational qualification
Learners who benefit from small-group teaching and 1-2-1 support

What's included

Transport each way
Course materials
Course entry fees
1-2-1 key worker

Our staff

Our team is highly trained. Every staff member holds:

  • First Aid at Work
  • Full DBS check
  • Safeguarding Level 2
  • Food Hygiene Level 2
  • Fire Safety Awareness training
  • Equality and Diversity training
  • PREVENT training
  • Covid-19 Prevention

Our team continuously develops and updates their skills to provide the safest, best and most up to date experiences for the young people in our care.

Visit and contact

AREALoxton, Somerset
OFFICE HOURSMon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm