Welcome to Barnsley Sixth Form College

Great reasons to join us:

  • We are recognised as outstanding by Ofsted (as part of Barnsley College).
  • The pass rate for our 2024 cohort was 99%, with a 100% pass rate in the majority of subjects, including Business, English Language and Literature, Law, Physics and Politics.
  • Our 2024 leavers went on to study at some of the country’s top universities including including Durham, Leeds and Nottingham, with three students achieving the grades needed to take up a place at Oxford and Cambridge.
  • Our town centre building provides a first-class learning environment for our students.
  • We run a programme of trips, visits and talks throughout the academic year that are designed to supplement your knowledge of the subjects you are studying and enhance your cultural experience.

Latest News

08/10/24

Student makes an impact at Yorkshire Post Climate Summit

Our Sixth Form student, Emma Keates, spoke about climate change and solutions for a sustainable future at an event organised by Yorkshire Post.

The summit brought together politicians, business leaders, academics, and media representatives from different sectors for vibrant discussions, debates, and networking opportunities. Held at the Royal Armouries in…

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02/10/24

Students react positively at Cambridge Chemistry Challenge!

Three Barnsley Sixth Form College students achieved Silver and Copper awards in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, a nationwide competition which is run annually, aimed at students studying A Level Chemistry.

The 90-minute written exam, crafted to assess students’ A Level Chemistry knowledge, is intended to stretch and challenge them. Created…

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15/08/24

Students are jubilant over results success

Barnsley Sixth Form College is celebrating another excellent set of A Level Results with a 99%  overall pass rate with a record number of students heading to Oxbridge.

Eighteen out of 25 subjects, including Business, English Language and Literature, Law, Physics and Politics are celebrating students achieving a 100% pass rate.

Many students…

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19/06/24

Students land third place

Five Barnsley College students have won Bronze representing England at the International Dance Federation World Championship in Croatia.

The students represented Lauren McCaslin School of Theatre Dance, performing several different styles of dance in Croatia, including modern, jazz, musical, tap, street and acro. The students train 10 hours a week to…

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