Horizon Community College
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2023
Horizon Community College is the cornerstone of the local area. The school works tirelessly to ensure there are no unnecessary distractions to pupils' learning. As a result, pupils thrive. They are happy, safe and committed to their education. Pupils are treated as individuals. Staff know pupils well and ensure tailored pastoral support helps them to succeed. This underpins a high-quality curriculum that is broad and ambitious. It prepares pupils well for their next steps and builds their confidence for the wider world. Pupils' behaviour in lessons is excellent. They benefit from leaders' relentless commitment to maintaining the high expectations that underpin the work of the college. Pupils value the relationships they have with staff. A culture of mutual respect spreads through the school. As a result, pupils make strong progress through the curriculum. Pupils are confident and articulate. This is enhanced by a curriculum that extends beyond subject lessons. Pupils enjoy access to a wide variety of clubs, trips and leadership opportunities. A strong focus on citizenship, including current affairs, means pupils engage in debate and explore different views and perspectives. For example, in tutor time, pupils were actively discussing the lack of representation of Black British women in society and throughout history.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
396 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,909 pupils on roll, with places for 2,000
Schools near Horizon Community College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Barnsley Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.1 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 37.5 |
| Darton Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.1 |
| Outwood Academy Carlton | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 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
- 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.