Darton Primary School

URN: 140602 • Barnsley South S75 5AD

Overview

Name
Darton Primary School
URN
140602
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST MARY'S ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Nettleship (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01226394050
Website
Visit
Address
Station Road, Barnsley South S75 5AD

Summary

Darton Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Barnsley South, serving a diverse community of 288 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 270. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. With a free school meal percentage of 18%, Darton Primary aims to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need for a successful education.

The school focuses on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Darton Primary encourages parental involvement and community engagement, recognizing the importance of collaboration in enhancing the educational experience for students.

For more information about the school's ethos, curriculum, and community initiatives, parents can visit the official website at www.dartonprimary.com. The school is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges.

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Key details

LA
Barnsley
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST MARY'S ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
270
Pupils
288
Boys
142
Girls
146
FSM %
18.00
Open date
2014-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 288 142 146 270 18.00
2024-09-11 292 139 153 270 19.20
2023-09-11 296 137 159 270 18.40
2022-09-11 296 137 159 270 18.40
2021-09-11 293 139 154 270 17.80
2020-09-11 298 144 154 270 11.90

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