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Darton Academy

State school · Barnsley, S75 5EF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,156 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,156 ·
Local authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Joseph Spencer

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Wellgate Primary School 18 %
Darton Primary School 15 %
Barugh Green Primary School 14 %
Mapplewell Primary School 13 %
OtherUnkn 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Kexborough Primary School 11 %
Wilthorpe Primary School 5 %
Athersley South Primary School 4 %
Summer Lane Primary 3 %
Athersley North Primary School 2 %
Laithes Primary School 2 %
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
57
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,156
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Ballfield Lane
Darton
Barnsley
S75 5EF
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Telephone: 01226 232306

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://https://www.dartonacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Darton Academy Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF
1,156 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
57 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.90
LA avg.
42.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.37 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 224 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 128 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 222 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 224 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Darton Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
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