Barnsley College
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
Not Available
AGES
14 - 99
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Further education
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/03/2025)
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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

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School Results Over Time

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PO Box 266
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2YW
01226216216

School Description

Barnsley College is a general further education college with eight sites in the town of Barnsley. At the time of the inspection, there were 8,048 learners and apprentices studying on courses from entry level to level 6. The majority of learners were aged 16 to 19 and were on level 3 courses. There were approximately 5,100 learners aged 16 to 19 enrolled at the college. Of these, approximately 3,000 study vocational programmes. On A-level courses, there were approximately 900 learners on over 30 different courses, with the largest cohorts in biology, mathematics, psychology and sociology. Approximately 600 learners were studying T levels in several subjects, with the largest numbers in construction, digital and creative, and business courses. Approximately 420 learners study applied general qualifications. There were 384 learners with high needs, of whom 259 were studying on A-level and vocational courses and 125 on specialist provision. There were 53 learners aged 14 to 16 studying on a range of vocational courses and English and mathematics courses. There were 1,090 adult learners studying a range of subjects, including English for speakers of other languages, English and mathematics, as well as short courses for unemployed adults.

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