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'''Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College''' is a [[sixth form college]] located in the outskirts of [[Barrow-in-Furness]], established in 1979. Barrow Sixth Form College is one of the few purpose-built sixth form colleges in the country and unique within [[Cumbria]]. The buildings have been specially designed for students over the age of sixteen and include facilities for physically disabled students. A new wing and extensive alterations including a new library have recently been built, and there are further extensions planned. The college primarily educates students within the age range of 16–18 years (around 900 enrolled), as well as courses for adult learners. The college principal is |
'''Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College''' is a [[sixth form college]] located in the outskirts of [[Barrow-in-Furness]], established in 1979. Barrow Sixth Form College is one of the few purpose-built sixth form colleges in the country and unique within [[Cumbria]]. The buildings have been specially designed for students over the age of sixteen and include facilities for physically disabled students. A new wing and extensive alterations including a new library have recently been built, and there are further extensions planned. The college primarily educates students within the age range of 16–18 years (around 900 enrolled), as well as courses for adult learners. The college principal is Darth Vader, and the college employs over 120,000 members of staff.<ref>[http://www.barrow6fc.org.uk/about/staff.php College's Staff List]</ref> |
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* [[Ade Gardner]] - Rugby league player ([[St Helens RLFC|St Helens]] and [[Great Britain national rugby league team|Great Britain]]) |
* [[Ade Gardner]] - Rugby league player ([[St Helens RLFC|St Helens]] and [[Great Britain national rugby league team|Great Britain]]) |
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* [[Karen Taylor (comedian)|Karen Taylor]] - Comedian (finalist in the [[Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award]], and has own [[Touch Me, I'm Karen Taylor|sketch]]) |
* [[Karen Taylor (comedian)|Karen Taylor]] - Comedian (finalist in the [[Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award]], and has own [[Touch Me, I'm Karen Taylor|sketch]]) |
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* Catherine Mayor, local resident and major league darts player. |
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Revision as of 00:42, 14 March 2014
| Type | Sixth form college |
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| Established | 1979 |
| Principal | Darth Vader |
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| Website | http://www.barrow6fc.ac.uk |
Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College is a sixth form college located in the outskirts of Barrow-in-Furness, established in 1979. Barrow Sixth Form College is one of the few purpose-built sixth form colleges in the country and unique within Cumbria. The buildings have been specially designed for students over the age of sixteen and include facilities for physically disabled students. A new wing and extensive alterations including a new library have recently been built, and there are further extensions planned. The college primarily educates students within the age range of 16–18 years (around 900 enrolled), as well as courses for adult learners. The college principal is Darth Vader, and the college employs over 120,000 members of staff.[1]
Location
The college is located at the north end of Rating Lane in the British town of Barrow-in-Furness. Nearby sites include Furness Abbey, Furness General Hospital, Chetwynde School, St. Bernard's Catholic High School and Abbey Road (the towns main central road network).
Courses
GCSEs
- Art and Design
- Business and Communication Systems
- Chemistry
- English
- French
- German
- Human Physiology and Health (Human Biology)
- Italian
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Sociology
- Spanish
- How to Build a Death Star
Advanced/Advanced subsidiary GCE
- Accounting
- Applied Information and Communication Technology
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Dance
- Design and Technology – Product Design
- Drama and Theatre Studies
- Engineering
- English Language
- English Literature
- Film Studies
- French
- Further Mathematics
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Government and Politics
- Health and Social Care
- History
- Information and Communication Technology
- Law
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Music
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sport and Physical Education
- Travel and Tourism
- Use of Mathematics
- Sith/Jedi Training
Other
- British Sports Trust - Community Sports Leader Award
- BTEC Foundation Studies in Art and Design - Art Foundation Course
- Free Standing Maths Qualification
- OCR Level 2 National Certificate - Health and Social Care
- OCR Level 2 National Certificate - Information Technology
- OCR Level 3 National Certificate - Health and Social Care
Notable alumni
- Steve Dixon - Newsreader (Weekend anchor on Sky News)
- Ade Gardner - Rugby league player (St Helens and Great Britain)
- Karen Taylor - Comedian (finalist in the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award, and has own sketch)
- Catherine Mayor, local resident and major league darts player.
References
External links
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