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Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited

Barnsley, S75 3ETSecondaryAges 19–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited

Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited sits within the Barnsley local authority, where it is one of 13 secondary-type state schools. The school’s closest academic peers in the area, based on ranking scores, are Darton Academy (0.37), Penistone Grammar School (0.33), and Horizon Community College (-0.07). While Northern College does not have a ranking score in this dataset, its position as a residential adult education provider makes it a distinct offering in the local landscape. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Trinity Academy St. Edwards, located 2.8 kilometres away. Barnsley as a whole has only one Outstanding-rated secondary school, which underscores the competitive nature of school choice in the area. Northern College’s headteacher is Emma Beal, and the school has no religious character. Its age range of 19 to 99 years sets it apart from typical secondary schools, catering specifically to adult learners rather than the usual 11-to-16 or 11-to-18 cohort.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range19 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWentworth Castle, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 3ET
HeadteacherEmma Beal
Local AuthorityBarnsley

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteTennis CourtsSwimming PoolAstro TurfSports HallSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

SwimmingRugbyBadmintonCricketCross CountryNetballAthleticsHockeyFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaBook ClubEco ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited

Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited offers the following facilities: ICT Suite, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Astro Turf, Sports Hall, Sixth Form Centre, Playing Fields, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.