Welcome to Barr's Hill School
Our Sixth Form is a vibrant and exciting place to study, offering a huge range of courses with some of the best teaching in Coventry. Run in partnership with President Kennedy & Stoke Park School, Post 16 Select provides all students with excellent opportunities to pursue their academic and social interests in a safe and supportive environment.Our mission is to build brighter futures.Tailored careers advice, student leadership and character development opportunities provide our students with a firm foundation for the future. Last year, 97% of our cohort progressed to a high-class Universities studying a diverse range of courses such as, Economics, Law, Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering and Medicine.“The teaching was challenging but supportive. I was delighted with my A-level results – I am going to Oxford University to read Law”. Kajaanan, Post 16 Select Student.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,038 Total
No. of Boys
569 (54.8%)
No. of Girls
469 (45.2%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
17.5%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.23%
A*/A grades
18.06%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
86%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
71%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Quick ApplyKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 14, 2025
Post 16 Select Open Evening at Barr's Hill School
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Spring
0 terms
Summer
0 terms
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesAlison Rose
September 2000
Employed
"Barr's Hill gave me a love of learning and a curiosity about people which got me where I am today. And provided music and sport activities to show there is more to life than work!"
Aaron Ashmore
September 2021
University
"Barr's Hill played a huge part in me being the person I am today. The school prepared me for the life ahead and I'm indebted to the lessons I learned whilst I was a pupil."
Amrit Thiara
September 2012
Employed
"Being a pupil at Barr's Hill has been invaluable to me both in terms of my career success as well as the person I have gone on to become. The support, education and opportunities that the school provided me allowed me to excel academically at the school and later in life. I also gained important lessons such as discipline, hard work, punctuality and leadership thanks to the excellent teachers and their caring nature."
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About School
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |