Horizon Community College
Horizon Community College is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Barnsley, S70, in the Barnsley council area. It has 1,909 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (5 October 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next — inspected 5 October 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (8 July 2014) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.07 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 48.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 396 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,909 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 12.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.39% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.56% | 2024/25 |
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