Horizon Community College

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PDOpen in maps

Horizon Community College is a secondary school in Barnsley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 2nd of 8 secondary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 8 September 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

396 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.8

49.8, 3.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths48%

48%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths71%

71%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc55.1%

55.1%, 14.6 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.52

4.52, 0.43 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,909 pupils on roll, with places for 2,000

Eligible for free school meals29.9%

29.9%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.9%

12.9%, 8.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.4%

13.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Horizon Community College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Trinity Academy St. Edwards0.4 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Barnsley Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.1
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 37.5
Darton Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.1
Outwood Academy Carlton3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.5

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
HCAT
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Huddart
Phone
01226704230
Website
horizoncc.co.uk
Address
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PD
Local authority
Barnsley
URN
146455

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.