2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Barnsley Area

Barnsley sixth form education is primarily provided by Barnsley College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted and serving students across the borough. With 100% of sixth form provision rated Good or Outstanding, this exceeds the England average of 91%. Students from Barnsley town centre, Penistone, Hoyland, and Wombwell benefit from A-Level courses and vocational pathways at the college's modern town centre campus. The college offers university preparation routes and close links to Sheffield and Leeds for higher education progression. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.