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Barrow Sixth Form College
Part of Furness College, in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barrow Sixth Form College, part of Furness College, is in the outskirts of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. Barrow Sixth Form College was established in 1979 to fulfil the role of the main A level provider in Barrow following the merger of the two Barrow Grammar Schools and their change to deliver education to only 11 to 16 year-olds. It is the only sixth form college in Cumbria. A levels and Cambridge Technical qualifications are taught in buildings that have been specially designed for students over the age of sixteen. It includes facilities for physically disabled students and is a satellite campus for Beaumont. The college primarily educates students within the age range of 16–18 years, as well as courses for adult learners.
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![]() ![]() Rating Lane Campus | |
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Rating Lane , , LA13 9LE | |
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Type | Further Education |
Established | 1979 |
Local authority | Westmoreland & Furness Council |
Chair | Jan Fielding |
Principal/Chief Executive | Nichola Cove |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 16+ |
Enrolment | 550 |
Website | Furness College |
In August 2016, the college gained chartered college status.[1] This membership is awarded to the higher performing further education colleges and training providers in the UK.[2] The college is also a member of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear.[3]
In 2024 the campus was rebranded from 'Barrow Sixth Form College' to 'The Sixth Form'.