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Horizon Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Claire Huddart

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location_onBarnsley, S70 6PD

language Visit Website phone 1226704230

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2014

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Students

2,004

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Attainment 8

49.8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Barnsley

#957 of 3,216 nationally

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Horizon Community College is a Academy converter secondary school in Barnsley, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Horizon Community College is an academy converter in Barnsley, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of HCAT. The school has approximately 1,916 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8, placing the school #3 in Barnsley and #957 of 3,216 nationally. 48.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2014. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 7 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

48.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.4%

Entering EBacc55.10%

EBacc APS4.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56.30%

EBacc APS4.1

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.38

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.52

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2014-07-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.5%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,916 pupils. During this period, there were 80 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,916	80	4.2%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,940	114	5.9%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,963	96	4.9%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,974	114	5.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,991	136	6.8%	8.2%	6
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,994	175	8.8%	6.6%	5
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,004	54	2.7%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,015	51	2.5%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,982	34	1.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,989	39	2.0%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,997	13	0.7%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,986	16	0.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,991	4	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,007	10	0.5%	3.9%	5
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,972	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,972	15	0.8%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,979	2	0.1%	4.2%	4

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 65 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 62 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

32.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree36%

disagree12%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree80%

agree16%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree68%

agree12%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

not applicable8%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree76%

agree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree32%

disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree64%

agree36%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree80%

agree20%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree80%

agree20%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree64%

agree32%

strongly disagree4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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