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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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