Horizon Community College

URN: 136404 • Barnsley S70 6PD

Overview

Name
Horizon Community College
URN
136404
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
70.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nick Bowen (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
Dodworth Road, Barnsley S70 6PD

Summary

Horizon Community College, located in Barnsley, is a mixed voluntary controlled secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,956 students and a capacity of 2,000. The school aims to equip students to be 'School ready; Work ready; Life ready,' reflecting its commitment to preparing young people for the evolving economic and social landscape of the area.

The curriculum at Horizon extends beyond traditional academic subjects, incorporating technical and vocational education alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities. This approach is designed to foster personal development, allowing students to explore their passions and talents while building essential employability skills.

Horizon Community College is dedicated to supporting its students in achieving their qualifications and developing a unique skill set that will help them succeed in further education, apprenticeships, and future careers. The school plays an active role in the community, encouraging students to engage with and contribute to the regeneration of Barnsley and beyond.

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Key details

LA
Barnsley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
2000
Pupils
1956
Boys
1018
Girls
938
FSM %
16.50
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
2019-05-31
Last Ofsted
2018-05-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1956 1018 938 2000 16.50
2024-09-11 1956 1018 938 2000 16.50
2023-09-11 1956 1018 938 2000 16.50
2022-09-11 1956 1018 938 2000 16.50
2021-09-11 1956 1018 938 2000 16.50
2020-09-11 1956 1018 938 2000 16.50

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