Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited has closed (Saturday 28 February 2026).
It merged with another school.
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited, Barnsley
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited is a post-16 school for pupils aged 19 to 99 in Barnsley.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dodworth Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lowe Lane/Stainborough Lane (at), 370 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnsley (121).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Barnsley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barnsley
Across Barnsley council
Places available
2,717
Applications
2,653
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Barnsley council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
Questions parents ask about Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
What is the catchment area for Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited?
No fixed boundary. When Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited is oversubscribed, Barnsley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited?
Apply through Barnsley's coordinated admissions process, naming Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited?
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited is at Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET.