The majority of students, mainly adults, follow courses in health, public services and care, preparation for life and work, and business administration.

Of around 8,000 full-time and part-time students, approximately 1,150 of learners are aged 16 to 18.

The 257 hectare Holme Lacy campus is dedicated to agriculture and horticulture, and comprises a mixed organic farm, which has its own pedigree herd of Hereford cattle, and includes a Centre for Rural Crafts with courses for blacksmiths and farriers provided by the National School of Blacksmithing,[1] a working commercial farm, a sports academy, an equestrian centre, an animal care centre, a timber yard, specialist workshops, and an IT suite.

[1][3] The college is funded by the Learning and Skills Council, the Government Office for the West Midlands, Advantage West Midlands, and Herefordshire Council for their support and development funding.

[4] A July 2006 Ofsted report assessed the overall effectiveness of the school with a Grade 2 (good).