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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Horizon Community College (65.5)
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards (65.5)
- Carlton Community College (60.2)
- Darton Academy (57.4)
- Netherwood Academy (56.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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