Horizon Community College vs Outwood Grange Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Community College
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,909 students
Outwood Grange Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,900 students
| Measure | Horizon Community College Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Grange Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 366 | #97 of 366 |
| National rank | #1374 of 4,090 | #1376 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,909 | 1,900 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,909 | 1,900 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71% | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.8 |
| town | Barnsley | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.horizoncc.co.uk/ | www.grange.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (62.2 vs 62.2).
- •Horizon Community College is the larger school with 1,909 students compared with 1,900.
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 Horizon Community College better than Outwood Grange Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horizon Community College and Outwood Grange Academy?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horizon Community College: 1,909. Outwood Grange Academy: 1,900. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horizon Community College and Outwood Grange Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horizon Community College is 96th of 366 and Outwood Grange Academy is 97th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).