Darton Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBarnsley
AddressBallfield Lane, S75 5EF
URN146320

School Census

Total 1159
Girls/Boys 584/575
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.4%/49.6%
% pupils where English not first language 3.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 235
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 6.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
08/02/2023 Good
18/10/2017 Inadequate
Inspection Date 08/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 18/10/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64.90%
Entering EBacc 39.80%
EBacc average point score 4.39
Progress 8 0.37
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 55%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc 32%
EBacc average point score 4.28
Progress 8 0.35
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 61%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.36
Progress 8 0.4

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications382
As first preference208
As second preference113
As third preference61
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers208
second preference offers10
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications395
As first preference208
As second preference101
As third preference85
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers207
second preference offers17
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications343
As first preference233
As second preference78
As third preference32
Total Offers Made253
first preference offers233
second preference offers11
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications343
As first preference184
As second preference92
As third preference67
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers184
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications365
As first preference177
As second preference126
As third preference62
Total Offers Made215
first preference offers175
second preference offers29
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications401
As first preference202
As second preference133
As third preference65
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers202
second preference offers23
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree40%
disagree18%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree26%
agree43%
disagree17%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree20%
agree41%
disagree22%
strongly disagree10%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree9%
disagree9%
strongly disagree14%
don't know8%
not applicable52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree24%
agree46%
disagree18%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree23%
agree17%
disagree20%
strongly disagree21%
don't know1%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree26%
agree23%
disagree13%
strongly disagree38%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree36%
agree33%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know14%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree37%
disagree16%
strongly disagree9%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree23%
agree35%
disagree27%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree58%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree52%
disagree4%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree22%
agree28%
disagree21%
strongly disagree14%
don't know15%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes57%
no43%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin88.1%
any other white background ethnic origin3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
african ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin89.5%
any other white background ethnic origin2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
african ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Kexborough Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ballfield Lane, , S75 5EF