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Horizon Community College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Horizon Community College is a academy converter secondary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1916 pupils, and a capacity of 2000 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,916

Pupils

2,000

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Horizon Community College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Horizon Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Horizon Community College — School Information

Full address
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PD
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.6% of pupils
DfE URN
146455

Other Secondary Schools in Barnsley

If Horizon Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Horizon Community College

Is Horizon Community College oversubscribed?

Horizon Community College is operating close to its capacity of 2000 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Horizon Community College?

Admission to Horizon Community College is managed by Barnsley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Horizon Community College cover?

Horizon Community College is a secondary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Horizon Community College?

Horizon Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.