Following on from excellent A-level results and and an Ofsted inspection, Andover College is opening its doors for the first of this academic year’s schedule of open evenings.

Year 10s and 11s getting ready to make their choices next year are encouraged to come along, tour the facilities, meet lecturers and speak to students studying at the college on either Tuesday, October 7, from 6-8.30pm or Wednesday, October 8, from 5-7.30pm.

Andover College provides a subsidised return bus service from Pewsey, Upavon and Everleigh.

Former student Amber Newton who achieved A* and As in her A-levels this August said: “I have enjoyed an excellent two years of brilliant teaching at Andover College.

"The lecturers exude enthusiasm which is reflected in the college’s overall results. I received one-to-one commitment and was supported and encouraged in a secure and safe environment. I would give Andover College ten out of ten.”

The college prides itself on quality teaching, caring support and guidance in an environment distinctly different to other colleges.

There is a personal approach at Andover which is proving a winning formula in producing confident students, great results and high levels of achievement.

Top physics student Richard Daniel has gone to Nottingham University to study Theoretical Physics.

He said: “The college provided more one-on-one, with the ability to communicate and talk to the lecturers confidentially.

"The atmosphere is always very positive throughout the College and the lectures all want you personally to exceed and progress.”

The open evening is ideal for academic high flyers, such as Richard, to look around the dedicated Sixth Form building.

The college offers more than 40 A-levels and has a proven track record of getting students in to their university of choice.

Andover College prides itself on the talented and experienced staff providing expert teaching and although importance is placed on good results, there is also a very strong focus on personal development, so students are prepared for life after college.

The High Achievers programme stretches and stimulates the most able of students so they can continue to aim high and reach their full potential.

Those looking for a more hands-on course will enjoy a tour around the vocational based training facilities, all of which are designed to provide an industry equivalent training environment.

Hair and Beauty has a number of contemporary professional salons which wouldn’t look out of place on any high street; the Construction workshops are fully kitted out with tools and trade machinery and the Motor Vehicle department has a range of cars from city compact to luxury saloon.

The Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Performing Arts department have their very own 100 seat theatre with industry standard light and sound facilities and music students have use of recital rooms, recording studio, multi-media suite and a range of instruments.

The college sports department boasts has its own football stadium, The Portway, and offers free membership to Andover Leisure Centre gym.

Andover was given a huge endorsement by Ofsted earlier this year. Standards and overall effectiveness were commended as ‘good’ with all areas inspected given a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ rating and governance being acknowledged as ‘Outstanding’.

Creative and Performing Arts (art, design, performing arts, music and music technology) were rated Outstanding” for teaching and learning.

Martin Simmons, Andover College vice principal, said: “What Andover College has to offer this town is a really high quality provision which means we should be the first choice for local students.

"A-levels are an excellent route to university but so too are a number of vocational BTEC courses. The range of courses here at Andover means that our students can successful progress to either university or into full time employment.”

For more information call 01264 360 000, email info@andover.ac.uk or visit www.andover.ac.uk