The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 6.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
6.1
37.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
3%
39.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.56
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
68%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
58%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
22%
Based on 79 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mr David Akeroyd (Principal & Ceo)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2022 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
March 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
PO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2YW
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 624m away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 743m away
Joseph Locke Primary School
Primary · 743m away
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · 819m away
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Primary · 861m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Primary · 1.0km away
Summer Lane Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barnsley College's Ofsted rating?
Barnsley College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Barnsley College take?
Barnsley College caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Barnsley College?
Barnsley College is in Barnsley, S70 2YW, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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