Search this site College Wi-Fi Login NAVIGATION Impact Home About us Impact There is a place for every adult at Northern College, and we support our students every step of the way. We provide a second chance to adults who want to start a new chapter and transform their lives through adult education. “Northern College did and still is changing my life; it changes people too. It opens your mind to your dreams, and makes them a reality.” (former student) “My experience at Northern College residential college for adults was life changing. I came from working class family struggling in Liverpool with zero qualifications, but that all changed. I’m a deputy manager now.” (former student) Student achievement rates are always outstanding, and remain forecast to align with or exceed the national average. The combination of great teaching, a residential environment and supportive staff gives way to an experience which not only shapes and changes lives but creates individuals who feel empowered, confident and most importantly; able. This academic year, and many before, has seen many students from all backgrounds really embrace a different way of experiencing education. Student achievements are outstanding, regardless of entry level, and many adults describe a period of short intensive study here as life changing. For 2019-20 our students achieved: Outstanding pass rates for Access to Higher Education students Achievement rates at Grade 4 or above on English and Math’s GCSE, essential for employment and progression onto higher education, are between 33.4% and 21.8% above the national average) Achievement rates for learners on preparation for life and work provision is 95.6% (9.3% above the sector average) 91% of learners reported improved confidence as a result of their college experience 97 per cent of students on short course provision rate the quality of their course as excellent or good The residential element of learning remained a vital key feature for students, with 91% of learners recording that staying at College helped their learning From the previous academic year, the College saw 96% of UCAS applicants hold a Higher Education (HE) offer in July. View our student stories IN THIS SECTION About Northern College Our Ambition Impact Work for us Leadership and Governance Policies Why choose Northern College? Stay and study on-site with us Fully focus on your studies by staying on-site with us. Find out more Explore our gardens We have acres of National Trust gardens and parkland to explore right outside our building. Find out more We’re Outstanding We’re rated by Ofsted, the UK education standards office, as Outstanding. Find out more Our pass rates are excellent We have outstanding pass rates, to ensure our students achieve and progress. Find out more We support you all of the way We have a whole team to support you through your studies to make sure you do well. Find out more We're only designed for adults Make new friends and study alongside like-minded adults as part of our unique learning community. Find out more We are Northern College Study with us About us Student support For business Contact us The Northern College for Residential Adult Education Ltd is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 1339524. Registered charity number 1339524 • VAT Registration No: 183234078 Registered office: The Northern College, Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET. Northern College is not responsible for the content on external sites.