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Horizon Community College
Goodgraded 05/10/2023Ages 11–161,916 pupilsDoes not apply
Horizon Community College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Barnsley. The school has around 1,916 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/10/2023, Horizon Community College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Barnsley can view Horizon Community College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals29.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.8
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
Grade 4+ English & maths71%
EBacc entry55%
EBacc average point score4.52
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Barnsley
All schools in Barnsley →Greenacre SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miTrinity Academy St. EdwardsOutstanding · 0.4 miSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BarnsleyGood · 0.4 miSummer Lane Primary0.6 miHoly Rood Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miJoseph Locke Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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