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 2023 cohort was 99%, with a 100% pass rate in the majority of subjects, including Film Studies, Mathematics, Media Studies and Physics.
  • Our 2023 leavers went on to study at some of the country’s top universities including Durham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Nottingham and Sheffield.
  • 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

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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13/06/24

Sixth Form students’ art exhibition makes a splash

Our A Level Fine Art students showcased their talents at the Sixth Form Art and Design exhibition.

The artwork on display encompassed a wide range of techniques and processes, with the work showing a range of key skills in drawing, painting, print, 3D, photography and digital processes.

Chloe Moulding, A…

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13/05/24

Budding chemists take part in nationwide competition

Four Barnsley Sixth Form College students achieved Silver and Bronze awards in the Olympiad, a nationwide competition which is run annually, aimed at students studying A Level Chemistry.

Daniel Ludditt, Harrison Daley and Joe Seward claimed Silver Awards being placed in the top 25% of students taking part, while Caelan Firth,…

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15/03/24

Sixth Form visits Spain on cultural trip

A group of A Level Spanish students from our Sixth Form College sampled the culture, cuisine and sights of the country during an educational trip to Barcelona.

Students explored the famous Basilica of La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona Cathedral, Casa Batlló and Park Güell. The sheer number of activities and…

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