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
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.
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.
Useful links
- primarysite.net (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Darton Primary School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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