Darton Academy
URN: 146320 • Barnsley S75 5EF
Overview
- Name
- Darton Academy
- URN
- 146320
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joseph Spencer (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01226232306
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ballfield Lane, Barnsley S75 5EF
Summary
Darton Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Barnsley, serving approximately 1,114 pupils with a capacity of 1,200. As part of the Delta Academies Trust, the school is committed to providing an exceptional education in a safe and supportive environment. The academy emphasizes core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, aiming to help students feel valued and challenged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Darton Academy is designed to empower students by building knowledge and skills over time. It includes a wide range of academic, technical, and vocational courses, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, make good progress. The school also prioritizes the development of literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, alongside promoting student health and well-being.
Darton Academy actively collaborates with partner organizations to enhance learning experiences and provide rich educational opportunities. The school has received positive feedback from Ofsted, highlighting the high-quality curriculum designed to support all learners. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website or contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Darton Academy is designed to empower students by building knowledge and skills over time. It includes a wide range of academic, technical, and vocational courses, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, make good progress. The school also prioritizes the development of literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, alongside promoting student health and well-being.
Darton Academy actively collaborates with partner organizations to enhance learning experiences and provide rich educational opportunities. The school has received positive feedback from Ofsted, highlighting the high-quality curriculum designed to support all learners. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website or contact the school directly.
Useful links
- Trust Statutory Governance and Policy (governance)
- Academy Statutory Governance and Policy (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SENDIA (sen)
- Go to: https://www.dartonacademy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/135/sites/216/2023/01/Press-release-Quality-in-Careers-Standard-DA-1.pdf (download)
- Term Dates (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Horizon Community College (70.6)
- Horizon Community College (65.5)
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards (65.5)
- Carlton Community College (60.2)
- Netherwood Academy (56.7)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1114
- Boys
- 551
- Girls
- 563
- FSM %
- 21.00
- Open date
- 2018-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1114 | 551 | 563 | 1200 | 21.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1156 | 572 | 584 | 1200 | 20.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1142 | 571 | 571 | 1200 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1142 | 571 | 571 | 1200 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1172 | 579 | 593 | 1200 | 20.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1170 | 602 | 568 | 1200 | 16.50 |
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