Welcome to Barnsley College

Welcome to Barnsley Sixth Form College!We’ve been inspiring success since our stunning new campus opened on St Mary’s Place in January 2016. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect environment for A Level students from across South Yorkshire and beyond to thrive.Designed with your future in mind, our campus is home to all of the College’s A Level courses, offering modern classrooms, dynamic learning zones, and even an outdoor space for our creative art students. Plus, our rooftop garden provides a peaceful retreat to study or relax, all while soaking in beautiful views.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Colleges

Suitable Ages

14 to 99

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

0 Total

No. of Boys

0 (0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.67%

A*/A grades

14.3%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

60%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:56%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:4%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

26%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

10%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:74%
England:63%

Further education

School:5%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:21%
England:26%



Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 26, 2025

Open Evening

Jan 24, 2026

Open Day


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 1

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 21 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Alongside your studies you will get lots of opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities, known as Enrichment. This does just what it promises; it enriches your time at Barnsley Sixth Form College, helps you develop new skills and can really boost your UCAS application and CV. Enrichment will be built into your timetable.

Trips, visits and talks

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed