Riseholme College

What Riseholme College does

Riseholme College is a UK specialist further and higher education institution operating two campuses in Lincolnshire — the Showground Campus in North Carlton and the Park Campus at Riseholme Park, Lincoln — under the administrative umbrella of parent organisation Bishop Burton College. It delivers vocational further education (Level 1–3), apprenticeships, T Levels, and higher education programmes (HNC, HND, Foundation Degrees, Bachelor's, Top-Up, Master's) validated by the University of Hull and the University of Lincoln, across five core subject areas: Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Environmental Conservation, Equine, and Sport and Exercise Science.

The college's core technology and facilities underpin a land-based specialist proposition: a BIAZA-registered Animal Management Centre with exotic and aquatic rooms; a refurbished Equine Centre with indoor and outdoor arenas; a Sports and Health Science Centre with a Human Performance Lab; a commercial College Farm; and the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology's multi-million pound Centre for Agri-Food Technology featuring Trimble sensors, VR headsets, robotic arms, and soil testing equipment for precision agriculture. Student-facing technology comprises an iLearn virtual learning environment, student portal, and standard software (Microsoft Office 365, QGIS, SPSS).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (£7,750–£9,250 per year for full-time UK students; £3,875–£6,160 pro-rata for part-time), student accommodation fees, apprenticeship employer relationships, government FE skills funding, and supplementary course costs. The college recruits via UCAS (institution code B37, campus code R), direct online applications, school liaison programmes through Lincs2/Lincs4U platforms, open events, and UCAS Clearing, with five bus routes covering Lincolnshire supporting access. A 2026 partnership with Lincoln Bishop University extends degree students into urban accommodation and full Student Union membership.

Name

Riseholme College

Legal name

Riseholme College

Website

https://riseholme.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Riseholme College is a UK specialist further and higher education institution in Lincolnshire delivering land-based vocational and degree programmes in agriculture, animal sciences, equine, environmental conservation, and sport to school leavers, adult learners, and higher education students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further and Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Land-based education
• Further education courses
• Higher education degrees
• Vocational training programmes
• Agriculture education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Others, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Full-Time UK Students: Full-time higher education students pay tuition fees ranging from £7,750 to £9,250 per year depending on the programme level. Fees may be covered by student loans from Student Finance England.
2. Tuition Fees - Part-Time Students: Part-time fees calculated on pro-rata basis, typically ranging from £3,875 to £6,160 per year depending on programme.
3. Additional Course Costs: Additional costs for some courses including equipment, specialist clothing, trips, and educational visits.
4. Student Accommodation: Residential fees for students living on campus at Riseholme Park Campus accommodation.
5. Government Funding (FE): Further Education courses may be funded through government skills funding agencies for eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Riseholme College is a specialist land-based further and higher education institution offering vocational courses (Level 1-3), T Levels, Apprenticeships, and Access to Higher Education programmes alongside degree-level courses (HNC, Foundation Degrees, BA/BSc, Top-Up degrees, Master's) in Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Environmental Conservation, Equine, and Sport and Exercise Science. Degree programmes are validated by the University of Hull and the University of Lincoln. The college operates from two campuses in Lincolnshire and supports students through dedicated facilities including an Animal Management Centre, Equine Centre, commercial Farm, and Lincolnshire Institute of Technology.

Product overview

Riseholme College is a specialist land-based and technical further education and higher education institution offering a portfolio of educational programmes and student services. The core product portfolio consists of Further Education vocational courses (college-level programmes, apprenticeships, T Levels, Access to Higher Education) and Degree Level programmes (HE Certificates, HNCs, Foundation Degrees, Bachelor's degrees, Top-Up programmes). Subject specialisms include Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Environmental Conservation, Equine, and Sport and Exercise Science. The college also operates Sports Academies (Equine and Lincoln City FC), provides comprehensive student support services (Health and Wellbeing, Life Skills, Study Support, Graduate Career Support), and maintains specialist facilities including an Animal Management Centre, Equine Centre, Farm, Gym, and Institute of Technology. A notable partnership with Lincoln Bishop University extends degree student access to urban accommodation and Student Union facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Further Education Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Routes to employment in agriculture, animal management, equine, sports, and environmental conservation sectors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lincoln Bishop UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026New partnership announced combining Riseholme's countryside campus with Lincoln Bishop University's urban accommodation and Students' Union. From 2026, degree students can live at The Student Village accommodation in Lincoln and have full access to university clubs, societies, events, and sports teams. Transport provided between campuses.
• University of HullcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValidates multiple degree programmes including FdSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management, FdSc Animal Management and Behaviour, FdSc Applied Animal Health and Welfare, and related top-up degrees. Programmes designed with competence-based focus meeting evolving sector needs.
• University of LincolncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValidates equine programmes including FdSc Applied Equine Management (Coaching) and FdSc Applied Equine Management (Therapy). Partnership for award certification and academic standards.
• British DressageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquine industry partner providing professional recognition and connection for equine students.
• British EventingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquine industry partner supporting Lincolnshire Horse Trials events and student exposure.
• British ShowjumpingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquine industry partner providing professional recognition for students.
• Equine Massage AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional accreditation partner for equine therapy programmes.
• Lincoln City FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln City FC Shadow Scholarship Squad partnership providing football development opportunities for sports students.
• Les MillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness industry partner providing access to Les Mills training programmes and certifications for sports students.
• CrossFitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness industry partner providing CrossFit training opportunities and certifications.
• BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIAZA-registered Animal Management Centre provides industry recognition and standards compliance for animal science programmes.
• Karen Pryor AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal training academy partnership providing professional certifications for students in animal behaviour and training.
• AGCOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgricultural machinery manufacturer partner providing access to industry equipment and technology for agricultural students.
• Anglian WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWater utility partner supporting agricultural programmes with environmental and resource management expertise.
• NFU MutualminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm insurance provider partnership supporting agricultural business education.
• Lincolnshire Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-partner Institute of Technology designation providing access to latest technologies, industry partnerships, and enhanced career pathways for students in agri-food and technology sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Burton College: Parent organization and sister college within the same educational group. Operates a similar FE/HE portfolio across land-based and technical subjects in the East Yorkshire region, sharing administrative services and branding.
• Plumpton College: Specialist UK land-based further and higher education college in East Sussex offering Agriculture, Animal Management, Equine, and Sport programmes. Closely comparable to Riseholme in mission, curriculum mix, and rural campus setting.
• Hartpury University: Specialist UK land-based university in Gloucestershire with strong Agriculture, Animal, Equine, and Sport portfolios. Comparable specialist positioning though larger and operating with its own degree-awarding powers.
• Writtle University College: Specialist UK land-based institution in Essex offering Agriculture, Animal Science, Equine, and Sport degrees. Closely comparable in curriculum and student profile, with own degree-awarding powers.
• Myerscough College: UK land-based further and higher education college in Lancashire offering Agriculture, Animal Management, Equine, Sport, and Environmental Conservation. Direct curriculum overlap with Riseholme and similar regional specialist positioning.
• Sparsholt College: UK land-based college in Hampshire offering Animal Management, Equine, Agriculture, and Sport programmes. Comparable FE/HE mix and specialist rural positioning.
• Capel Manor College: London-based specialist land-based college offering Animal Management, Equine, Horticulture, and Environmental Conservation. Comparable specialist curriculum mix within the UK FE/HE landscape.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Agricultural University: Established UK specialist university focused on agriculture and land management. A larger, more established agriculture-focused institution with own degree-awarding powers and broader research profile.
• Bridgwater & Taunton College: Larger UK FE college group with a University Centre offering land-based and technical programmes. Comparable FE/HE structure with broader curriculum and larger scale than Riseholme.

Regional players

• Lincoln College: General FE college in Lincoln serving the same Lincolnshire geography as Riseholme. Broader curriculum portfolio but directly competes for the same regional school-leaver and adult-learner population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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