Sparsholt College
Sparsholt College providers further and higher education courses. The campuses are based in Hampshire.
sparsholt.ac.ukRating based on 10 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Sparsholt College
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Sparsholt College pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Sparsholt College get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Hours and flexibility
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Hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Sparsholt College?
Most people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Sparsholt College?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel treated with respect
Do people at Sparsholt College feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Sparsholt College get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
40% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Sparsholt College?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Sparsholt College recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Sparsholt College?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Sparsholt College is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Sparsholt College ranks
Sparsholt College ranks joint 91st to work for out of colleges.
- 91= Abingdon & Witney College
- 91= Sparsholt College
- 91= Heart of Worcestershire College
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 8 August 2026.
Sparsholt College job reviews
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Best thing
The difference I make to students.
Worst thing
Lack of progression available.
Report this reviewLearning support assistant at Sparsholt College, May 2022