Horizon Community College vs South Craven School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 50 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
South Craven School
Keighley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,936 students
| Measure | Horizon Community College Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Craven School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 366 | #120 of 366 |
| National rank | #1374 of 4,090 | #1527 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,909 | 1,936 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,909 | 1,936 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 40.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71% | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | 3.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Barnsley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.horizoncc.co.uk/ | www.southcraven.org/ |
The verdict
- •Horizon Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 59.3).
- •South Craven School is the larger school with 1,936 students compared with 1,909.
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 South Craven School?
On the Success Index (England), Horizon Community College ranks higher (62.2 vs 59.3 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 Horizon Community College and South Craven School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horizon Community College: 1,909. South Craven School: 1,936. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horizon Community College and South Craven School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horizon Community College is 96th of 366 and South Craven School is 120th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).