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Horizon Community College
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6PD, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.9 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,916
Capacity
2,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 30% nationally, indicating a solid academic environment. Approximately 71% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 48% reach grade 5 or above, reflecting a commitment to student success. However, parents may want to consider the moderate EBacc entry rate of 55% when evaluating the breadth of the curriculum offered.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.8 | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
White Other8.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.1%
Black African1.4%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.55084, -1.50444 · S70 6PD
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146455
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.horizoncc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Horizon Community College rated by Ofsted?
Horizon Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2014.
Is Horizon Community College a good school?
Horizon Community College scores 60.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Horizon Community College in GCSEs?
Horizon Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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