Horizon Community College
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Barnsley, S70 6PD
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 42% in England
4 of 10 in Barnsley
Pupils
1,909
First preferences per place
0.90
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 44.8 | 49.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 40% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 49% | 45% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.34 | -0.07 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards · 1.2 mi · Outstanding
- Barnsley Academy · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School · 2.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- Darton Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Outwood Academy Carlton · 3.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- Kirk Balk Academy · 4.2 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
Best secondary schools in Barnsley · Best secondary schools in South Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Horizon Community College is in Wilthorpe & Barugh Green (typical home £235,000, crime average).
What is Horizon Community College's Ofsted rating?
Horizon Community College does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Horizon Community College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Horizon Community College is in the top 42% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.