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Horizon Community College

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Horizon Community College

Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PD

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Pupils
1,916
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.6%
Attainment 8
49.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.1%
Basics 9-5
47.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.1%
EBacc APS
4.51
EBacc 9-5
28.5%
EBacc 9-4
42.2%
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About Horizon Community College

Horizon Community College is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.7. The school has around 1,916 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PD | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Horizon Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Jul 2014 — Good (predecessor: Horizon Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Horizon Community College

What is Horizon Community College's Ofsted rating?
Horizon Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Horizon Community College's latest exam results?
Horizon Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Horizon Community College located?
Horizon Community College is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 6PD).
How many pupils attend Horizon Community College?
Horizon Community College has around 1,916 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Horizon Community College with other schools?
View Horizon Community College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Barnsley.