The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 387 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 184 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,916
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 27.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mrs Claire Huddart
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolgate School Sports College
Secondary · 650m away
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Secondary · 707m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Primary · 710m away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 775m away
Joseph Locke Primary School
Primary · 775m away
Rockley Mount School
Special school · 918m away
Summer Lane Primary
Primary · 949m away
Questions parents ask
Is Horizon Community College a selective school?
No. Horizon Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Horizon Community College?
Horizon Community College currently has 1,916 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horizon Community College take?
Horizon Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Horizon Community College?
Horizon Community College is in Barnsley, S70 6PD, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horizon Community College have a sixth form?
No, Horizon Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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