Holy Rood Catholic Primary School vs Horizon Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Horizon Community College
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,909 students
| Measure | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Horizon Community College Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1213 of 1,636 | #96 of 366 |
| National rank | #12243 of 15,697 | #1374 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 1,909 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 1,909 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holyroodschool.co.uk | www.horizoncc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horizon Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 29.8).
- •Horizon Community College is the larger school with 1,909 students compared with 199.
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Horizon Community College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School better than Horizon Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Horizon Community College ranks higher (62.2 vs 29.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and Horizon Community College?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Barnsley and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School: 199. Horizon Community College: 1,909. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and Horizon Community College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is 1213th of 1,636 and Horizon Community College is 96th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).